STARS OF WASHINGTON

January 17th,2008

#8-003

FRIENDS LIKE THESE

The seeds I scatter all around,

In the feeder and on the ground,

Sunflower, safflower, peanuts and thistle,

I throw them out then give a whistle.

My friends they come and gather 'round,

Cardinals, chickadees and jays abound.

A thrasher, a towhee and even a dove,

Scratch on the ground or circle above.

Rabbits and squirrels visit as well,

Going after any morsels that fell.

My day begins as pretty as you please.

Who could go wrong with friends like these?

--Cynthia Ferguson, Spring Hill, FL

ATTENTION ALL PROCRASTINATORS!

If you have been thinking about joining the Grand Family on their cruise of the Hawaiian Islands (departing May 24th), now is the time to reserve your space. The cruise line has sold out the ship with the exception of the cabins being held for the Washington OES Worthy Grand Matron trip. Any of our cabins that have not been reserved will be "taken back" by the cruise line on January 16thto sell to those on their waiting list. So, you have until midnight Tuesday to call Bonnie at Worldwide Travel, 1-800-283-9987 for details. She has a few spaces for single ladies, I believe. So, if you are looking for a travel partner, she can help you with that. We know that this will be a wonderful trip for all who are joining us and we hope that will include YOU! FYI - This trip is open to non-members, so if you have family or friends that might be interested, please pass Bonnie's number to them and let her fill them in with details. HUGS,

**WGM Marjoe

Passing of PGP Sam Alford...

Alderwood Chapter has lost Past Grand Patron, Sam Alford. He passed away last night,1/15/08.

I just spoke with Sharon Alford and she asked that I send this email. Services will be at the Nile Temple, 6601 - 244th ST SW, Mountlake Terrace 98043, Telephone 206.284.0910 on January 28th at 1:00 PM.

Cards may be sent to:

Sharon and Terry Alford

9021 220th ST SW

Edmonds,WA 98026-8141

and

Steve and Dee Alford

215 West St

Leavenworth,WA98826

**Marge Soles, PM, Alderwood Chapter, Astral Chapter

'Where the river of life flows soft and sweet

Through the garden of God so fair,

He hath gathered them all, these broken links

We shall find them waiting there.'

Brother Sam Alford was WGP in 1984 with Sister Beverly Riley asWGM.

MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX...

New Grand Representative ...

Hi Connie---

I had a lot of fun at Syringa Chapter in Yakima last night (1/14) when I was privileged to present a Grand Representative Commission to Mary Hendrickson from the state of New Jersey.

Thanks, Connie,

**Barbara Danforth, Grand Electa

Cards:

704 N 20th Ave,

Yakima, WA 98902

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Another New Grand Representative ...

Hi all,

On Tuesday, January 15, 2007, I was privileged to give the Grand Representative Commission to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland to Beverly Baller, Maple Leaf Chapter #58,Bellingham.

Beverly's address is: 471 E. Smith Road, Bellingham, Washington 98226

**Kay Johnson, Grand Chaplain

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And another...

Hi Connie,

Tonight at Magnolia Chapter, I presented Patricia Leinbach the commission of South Dakota. Her address is 8313 E. Valley Way, Spokane, WA99212

Many Hugs,

** Elaine Weigel, Grand Adah

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Prayers needed...

(1/11)To all:

I know some of you may be scratching your head - but some of you were at Nesika tonight and are expecting this email.

For those that weren't there: Lorraine Sanford stepped off the sidelines where she had been seated and was on her way to the east - when she stepped down, she fell. The paramedics were called and a while later an ambulance brought her to Burien to Highline Hospital. Donna Craig rode with her to the hospital in the ambulance.

Lorraine has fractured or split the ball on the portion of the leg that goes into the hip. As of the time we left the hospital - about 12:30 a.m. - they were saying that it will require some sort of surgery to repair it.

I'm sure that Donna (Craig) will have more for you later when she hears from Mike.

As for me....I'm going to now go to bed & try to sleep....my feet are still ten feet off the ground. Thanks to all of you who came to Nesika tonight. It truly made my night that you were all there! Thank you all! (the answer is in the signature!)

**Tess Kent, Grand Representative of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in Washington

Congratulations, Sister Tess, a fellow SUPER STAR DI!!! YAHOO!

Cards:

16036 - 11th Ave SW

Seattle, WA98166-2940

Cards for Sister Lorraine, another fellow SUPERSTAR!!!

3230 S 181st, Sp72

SeaTac, WA98188

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Update on Sister Lorraine...

Hi Connie,

I don’t know if anyone has communicated with you about Lorraine Sanford’s fall so here goes. Friday night after the meeting at Nesika, Lorraine stepped away from the sideline and forgot about the step down onto the main floor. The jolt possibly cracked the ball in her left hip ball/socket and down she went. She could not move so 911 was called. They sent for an ambulance since she wanted to be transported to Highline Hospital in Burien. Nesika members were very considerate and we thank them for the attention they gave even with the excitement of Tess having just been announced as a new Grand Representative. We had Southgate members there since they were also honoring Chuck and Tess (Kent) as past matron and patron and Chuck is a dual member with us and Tess is a full time (almost) protem. Our Worthy Matron Dina and her mom Bea took Lorraine’s car to her home, we called Lorraine’s son Mike and told him what had happened, Donna (Craig) rode in the ambulance and Gary (Craig) followed to the hospital. Chuck and Tess also came and we stayed with Mike until they got the x-ray report. That is when we found out that the ball/socket was cracked. She had replacement surgery the next morning. Gary and I went up to Highline and saw her yesterday and she is of her usual high spirits. She is preparing to go into the East next term with Chuck and is continuing to make all their plans and she says she will be ready for Installation!!!! You know Lorraine!!! She will be in the hospital until Wednesday and then will be at the Highline Rehab. Center. Mike will be staying with her after she goes home.

I don’t know how much of this you want to put in the “Stars of Washington” but knew we better let everyone know.!!

** Donna Craig ,Secretary, Southgate Chapter

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Sadness in Nova Scotia&PEI...

Sisters and Brothers especially those in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, I am bringing the sad news of one of our own PGM's passing. Sister Elizabeth Pettigrew PGM of Evangeline Chapter # 15 died January 7, 2008 after a brave and short battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Brother Keith Pettigrew PGP also of Evangeline Chapter # 15 and their families.
There is an Eastern Star service for her this evening in White's Family Funeral Home, Kentville, N Sat 7 pm. with her funeral service tomorrowFriday(1/11)at 2 pm also at White's.
She has been a long time active member of this great order and will be sadly missed by many.
** Carol Wooster, PM, Evangeline Chapter # 15,Kentville,NovaScotia,CanadaGGC

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Inland Empire Past Matrons&Past Patrons Assn. news ...

Hi Connie:

Could you please put into STARS that a meeting of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons is scheduled for January 31, 2008.We will be having Installation and a memorial. Also, please remind our members that if they are on the permanent list, they need to give me a call if they are not going to be there. Thanks!

**Luci Bristow, Vice President

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Place to be...

The Place to be: Grace Chapter, Monday, January 21, at make-up OV!

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Thanks for the prayers …

(1/12)Hi Connie,

Please thank all for their prayers for John. His surgery at Harborview in Seattle was an 8 hour long one but all went very well. The doctor was very pleased with how well John did. He has steel rod sup both sides of his neck. screws, and bone fusions. He's in ICU for now on a ventilator and I'm not sure how long they will keep him there. He still needs our prayers as he has not moved his hands or legs yet but I know that God will enable him to move them soon. I praised God all the way home for the successful surgery and the many prayers that were being lifted up for him. Thank you each and every sister and brother. God bless you one and all.

** Mary Smith-Rodenbucher

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Sadness in Kansas ...

Those of you who remember Patricia Hanson (KS WGM 1995) will want to know she passed away with cancer on the night of Jan 8. There will be a service Friday in Iowa and memorial later at her home in Kansas.
** June Butler PM, Secretary, Union Chapter#15, Ottawa, Kansas, Grand Warder Kansas Grand Chapter, Under GGC

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Invitation Flyer notice…

Hi Connie...Could you please put this request in the next Stars of Washington. Thanks, Don.

If you would like to have your invitation Flyers in the Washington OES website, please email an attached copy (PDF, Doc, Pub) to : webmaster@washingtonoes.org Or send a hard copy to: Don Loughmiller,1551Jerry Garcia Way,Bellingham,WA98226 so I can inset them in the Events section

Thank You

** Don Loughmiller, CO-Chair Website Committee

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Linda Polly, DI, Honor Night invite...

Connie, please put in Stars OF Washington.

Please join us at Fern Chapter #7, Honoring our Deputy Instructor, Linda Polly February 5th at 7:30 at South Tacoma Masonic Center, 5405 S Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

** Delores Babcock

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Analia Chapter invite…

Hello-

If possible, could you please post our invitation for the OV of the WGM? Thanks so much.

** Kim Norton, WM Analia

PS-I love the recipes!!!!

Lights! Camera! Action!

Re-runs got you down?

Golden Globes being cancelled and the Writer’s strike taking their toll?

We’ve got your VIP ticket to the ‘Stars’ …

Analia Chapter#112 Proudly Presents:

The Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron, Marjoe Richards

Thursday, February 7,2008; 7:30 PM

515 DaytonStreet,Edmonds,WA98020

Salad Bar to follow.

Valentine attire!

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Lakeside Chapter news...

Re: “Places to be ”submitted by Grand Chaplain Kay Johnson in the last ‘Stars’ …

Those who plan to attend Lakeside Chapter on Thursday, January 17 are encouraged to arrive by 6:30pm, clad in their finest tartans and plaids, to enjoy the entertainment presented by students from the ‘Marion Webb Scottish Dancing School’.We thank Hazel and John Matheson for making this a Lakeside tradition on “RobertBurns Night”, and for always providing the delicious homemade scones that ‘refresh’ us after the meeting.

Also, I want to remind the King County Chapters that Lakeside Chapter is still the home of the Traveling Gavel, but that our February and March Stated Meetings will be excluded as eligible for visitation to obtain the gavel.

**Sue Burnett, Secretary

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Virginia OES has lost a jewel...

Sister Doris Rayhill, wife of Brother John A. Rayhill, Jr. PGP-VA 88-89 passed away on Sunday, January13. She was a true southern lady and will be sorely missed. Please keep Brother John and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Doris Burnette Howard Rayhill, 79, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, January 13, 2008. She was the loving wife of John Albert Rayhill, Jr. Doris wasborn June 30, 1928, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Harry C. Burnette and Virginia Viar Burnette. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harry C.Burnette, Jr. She was retired from the ChapStick Co. where she worked as aCredit Manager after 43 years of service and H&R Block where she workedfor 28 years as a tax consultant. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, theProfessional Women's Club/Retiree Club, and numerous other professionalorganizations. She also was active in The Order of the Eastern Star and a memberofBeulahBaptistChurch. In addition to her husband, she issurvived by a son, Gary Lee Howard and his wife, Faye Sellick, of Lynchburg, onegrandson, Matthew C. Howard and wife, Amy Mitchell Howard, of Lynchburg, and agreat-grandson, Kaelin Lee Howard, who brought great joy to her life, andnumerous other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from7 – 9 p.m., on Tuesday, January 15,
2008, at Tharp Funeral Home,Lynchburg. A funeralservice will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, atBeulahBaptistChurchwith the Dr. Maurice McCarthyofficiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park Masonic Gardens.Memorial contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice or to theBeulah Baptist Church Foundation-Missions Perpetuity,558 Leesville Road,Lynchburg,Virginia24502. Tharp FuneralHome&Crema-tory,
Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434)237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.tharpfuneralhome.com
** Valerie Layman, WM, Glen Allen #61, Blanche Spencer #11, Richmond, VAGGC

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The husband of a GGCCM is seriously ill...

For those of you that knowSister Edie Williscroft. GGCCM, Chairman of Unfinished Business and PGM ofBritish Columbia andYukonand her husband,Brother Bob Williscroft, PGP of British Columbia andYukon,I wouldlike you to keep them both in your prayers. Brother Bob is seriously ill in thehospital and has been for the past few months. They are both much loved membersof Royal City Chapter #7 inNewWestminster,BritishColumbiaand we can only hope for the best at thistime.
Thanks,
** Sister Patti Flanagan,WorthyMatron,RoyalCityChapter # 7,New Westminster,British Columbia,CanadaGGC

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More Lakeside Chapter news...

HiConnie,

I’mhoping that you will share with everyone!Lakeside Chapter is planning afantastic night on Leap Day – Friday, February 29th, 2008 at theBellevueMasonicCenter.We are going to have a WineTasting and Silent Auction evening.We are featuring five wines fromChateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, and have some amazing items for folks tobid on in the auction.The evening starts at 7 pm, and tickets are $25 aperson.

Thiswill be a fun night of tasting wines, learning about different vintages, andshould be a lot of fun!Anyone who would like to purchase tickets toattend should contact Lara Peterson at 425-641-9355 (larap@microsoft.com)or Jim or SandyTaylor at 425-747-8441 (jcorwint@aol.com).

Ourmotto for our Evening isTuscanyis “En Vini, Veritas” meaning, “InWine, Truth” – and we are planning a great night of wine enjoyment.Pleasenote that we will sell tickets to only those over 21!Thanks somuch,

**LaraPeterson,Past Matron,LakesideChapter

WOW!Your Chapter is 'moving&shaking!'GREAT!

                                    OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR

(as takenfrom your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully, except those are listedin the Masonic Calendar.Chapters on the Westside will be highlightedRED and those on the Eastside in BLUE.The Cascades will be the dividingpoint!)

Reminders...January20th- January 31st,2008

JANUARY - Birthstone:Garnet;Flower:Carnation

20 January(3rdSunday)

*Bethel Chapter, GraniteFalls... School of Instruction.

*Faith Chapter, Parkland... PorkDinner.Time:1:00 - 4:00 PM.Chairpersons:Wally, Paul,Tom&Chuck.

*Maple Chapter, CastleRock... Southeast Washington Association Meeting.

21 January(3rdMonday)

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR'SBIRTHDAY

*Bethlehem Chapter, DeerPark... Stated Meeting; Short Form; File for Office.Remembering our PM&PP.Serving:Mary&ChuckCallen.Time:7:30 PM.

*Faith Chapter,Parkland... Stated Meeting;Short Form;Honor Chaplain&Marshal.Dress of Choice.Refreshments/TableDecoration/Cleanup:Dianne&Mickey.Time:7:30PM.

*Ferndale Chapter...Stated Meeting; Short Form; GAME 11.Initiation.Time:7:30 PM.

*Floral Chapter,Monroe... Stated Meeting; Short Form.Refreshments:Donna&Bob Miles.Time:7:30 PM.

*Madrona Chapter,Anacortes... Stated Meeting; Honor Sideliners.DiningRoom:Betty McSpadden.Time:7:30 PM.

*Southgate Chapter,Burien... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Chapter Dress; MartinLuther King Day.Refreshments:Warder.Time:7:30PM.

*Warren Chapter,Tacoma... Stated Meeting.Time:7:30 PM.

22 January(4thTuesday)

FULL MOON

* CentraliaChapter... Stated Meeting; PM's Affiliated&Honorary.Refreshments:Lori Hammons.Time:7:30PM.

*SpokaneChapter... Stated Meeting.Serving:Amanda George,Ann Ostrander&Kim Slinger.Time:7:30 PM.

*Vida Chapter,Tacoma.. Stated Meeting.Time:7:30 PM.

*Warren Chapter,Tacoma... Weyennah at Hall.Time:7:00 PM.

23 January(4thWednesday)

* Century Chapter,Issaquah... Stated Meeting; 'Happy Trails'; WesternNight.Initiation.Celebrate January Birthdays&Anniversaries.Short Form.Western Dress.Refreshments:Trish Pucek.Time:7:30 PM.

*Illihee Chapter,Toppenish... Stated Meeting; Men's Night; Initiation.Refreshments:John Hodkinson, Jack Deane&Dave Wells.Time:7:30 PM.

*Occidental Chapter,Ballard... Past Matron's Meeting.Time:7:30PM.

*Pine Tree Chapter, KettleFalls... Stated Meeting.Refreshments:Jerry&Ila Hirsh&Florence Cooper.Time:7:30 PM.

*TacomaChapter... Stated Meeting; Honoring Organist; Short Form;Chapter Dress.Time:7:30 PM.

24 January(4thThursday)

*Cedar Chapter,Tacoma... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Initiation.Time:7:30 PM.

*Grand Coulee Dam Chapter,Coulee Dam... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Dress of Choice; Men'sNight; Cancer Auction.Serving:Men.Co-Chairpersons:David Marrs&Don Redfield.Time:7:30 PM.

*Harmony Chapter,Waterville... Stated Meeting.Refreshments:MaryMeinzer&Harriet Hepler.Time:8:00 PM.

*Port OrchardChapter... Stated Meting; Super Bowl Night; Wear your favoriteSweatshirt.Long Form.Time:7:30 PM.

*Zillah Chapter,Newport... Stated Meeting.Refreshments:Jean&Kyle.Time:7:30 PM.

26 January(4thSaturday)

*Snohomish CountyAssociation Dinner; 6:00 PM; Marysville.

*Welcome Chapter,Shelton... Stated Meeting; Let Freedom Ring from EllisIsland.Bring pictures of ancestors to share.Short Opening.Time:7:30 PM.

27 January(4thSunday)

*Corinthian Chapter,Tacoma... Bingo; Sauerkraut&Bratwurst; Baked PotatoBar.Chairpersons:Marianne Fletcher&Misty Mitchell.

28 January(4thMonday)

*Corinthian Chapter,Tacoma... Stated Meeting; Long Form.Refreshments:Carolann Blake&Misty Mitchell.Time:7:30 PM.

*Esther Chapter, PortAngeles... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Frosty Theme.Refreshments:Louann Yager.Time:7:30 PM.

*Martha Chapter,Cheney... Stated Meeting.Refreshments following.Time:7:30 PM.

*Trinity Chapter,Olympia...Stated Meeting; Initiation; Short Form; ChapterDress.Refreshments:Sue&Ruth W.Time:7:30PM.

29 January(5thTuesday)

William McKinley's Birthday (25thPresident)

30 January(5thWednesday)

LAST QUARTER(MOON)

Vice President Richard Cheney'sBirthday!

31 January(5thThursday)

*Port OrchardChapter...Honor Night for DeputyInstructors, Becky Schell&Mike Pursey.Time: 7:30PM.

This"Calendar of Events is like the weather ... youknow ... is subject tochange!

JANUARY MASONICFAMILYCALENDAR

Grand Lodge's Concordant Body of January - Job'sDaughters.

• January 18 ... OES:OV; Waconda Chapter,Gig Harbor.1:00 PM.
• January 18 ... SR:Valley ofEverett:Chapter of Rose Croix.6:30 PM YouthNightDinner.
• January 19 ... GL:Centennial Lodge No. 25Robert Burns Nite.TU.
• January 19 ... OES:King CountySecretary/Treasurer Luncheon,Greenwood MasonicCenter.
• January 19 ... OES:Receptionfor Dennis Okicich, Grand Sentinel,Everett.7:30PM.
• January 20 ... GL:Seattle SR Receptionfor new Worshipful Masters and Grand Master; Bellevue Masonic Center.Dinner:3:00 PM; Tux;Ladies.
• January 21 ... OES:RescheduledOV; Grace Chapter&Alpha Chapter, Ellensburg.6:00PM.
• January 21 ... GL:Whitman County PMAssn., Hiram Lodge No. 21.Dinner:6:30 PM.Meeting:8:00 PM;TU.
• January 22 ... GL:GL Finance Committee,Seattle.1:30PM.
• January 23 ... SR:Valley of Olympia...Dinner:6:30 PM.Rose Croix.Installation of allBodies.
• January 25 ... OES:Receptionfor Sandra K. Henry, Grand Secretary,Shelton.7:30PM.
• January 25 ... SR:Valley ofEverett:Consistory.6:30 PM Buffet.18thDegree.
• January 26 ... OES:King County PAGOLuncheon.
• January 26 ... OES:Snohomish CountyAssociationBanquet.
• January 26 ... GL:Regional Workshop,Everett.Toys for Tots.Meeting:8:00 AM.TU.
• January 26 ... GL:EXCOM - Everett - Allcollared officers and DDGM's are invited.Meeting:10:00AM.
• January 26 ... GL:Walter F. Meier Lodgeof Research No. 281 Annual Crab Feed.Dinner:6:30 PM.CTU;Ladies.
• January 27 ... OES:NW Washington PDILuncheon, Snohomish.2:00 PM.
• January 31 ... GL:Grand Lodge of Utah,Salt Lake City.

OES:Events with WorthyGrand Matron

GL:Events with theGrand Master

SR:Events of the Scottish RiteValleys

TU =Team Uniform - consistingof blue blazer,greyslacks, white shirt and teamtie.

CTU =Casual Team Uniform - grey slacks, blue Masonic polo shirt OR any of theprevious GL casualshirts