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Vol. 24 No. 7 Serving the Masonic Families of Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity Counties March 2017 Trinity Star #650 Trinity #27 Order of the Eastern Star Weaverville, California Weaverville, California Brethren, Sisters and Brothers, Notable dates of interest for March: And now we Welcome one and all to the month of Third Degree Anniversaries: Ray Bissel, 3/26 (53), Sid March. This is the time for the showers and snow to be end- Griffin, 3/08 (43), Steve Hanover, PM, 3/08 (15), Steve ing and Mother Nature getting us all ready for the Spring- Howard, 3/15 (13), John Loomis, PM, 3/27 (36), Doug- time of the year. We will soon see the delights of our gar- las Rand, 3/13 (58). Karl Van Matre, PM 3/18 (62), Mitch den labors come to fruition with flowers and lawns bursting Wissner, 3/24 (16). Birthdays: Jim Arbuckle, 3/11, Re- forth in all their glory. I think we are all ready for a little of that. I hear rumors that the long drought may be waning at gan Wood, 3/16, Ray Bissel, 3/18, George Kent, 3/20, least for the short term. Bring on Spring! Lanny Roan, 3/22, Roy Yates, 3/28, Bill Bradford, 3/31. In March, we meet on March 16. The colors appropri- Worshipful Brother Bill Hague, PM joined that Ce- ate to this theme would be Green or Orange, depending on lestial Lodge above on February 13, 2017. He was 91 which side of Ireland you claim. years old and a 60-year Master Mason in good stand- The colors should make for a wonderful palette. The ing. There will be no services. Theme is “Spring Has Sprung” or “Everyone is Irish in February Stated Meeting Dinner was prepared by March”. We will have light refreshment following the meet- Donna Hanover. Ham, delicious potato bake, salad, ing. and desserts. The tables were set in Valentine fare I hope that you all received the newsletter and other however only a few of our Widows were able to at- items we mailed to you in January. Remember if you have tend. The dinner was wonderful! Thank you so much any questions or comments, please let us know with either again, Donna. March Stated Meeting Dinner will be of the addresses enclosed in the packet or by sending a message to our Chapter address. What you have to say is prepared by Wor. Jon Wideman. I’m sure he would ap- important and we welcome all you have to say. preciate RSVP’s. rd For those of you who were not able to join us in Febru- A round table discussion was held on the 3 Tues- ary, we continue to collect paper and plastic bags for the day of February at the Lodge in an effort to get our Food Cupboard in Weaverville. Lodge more visible in the community. This will be a We also will take any (non-outdated) can goods or oth- monthly meeting starting at 5:30PM. All the Brethren er non-perishable food items that you can share. This is one are invited to attend. of our major community endeavors this year. Your help is greatly encouraged and welcome. Fraternally, We are having a member meeting held on March 5th Steve Hanover, WM at Brenda Kelsey’s home. This will be our quarterly update meeting. We will be talking about future plans and happen- ings within the Chapter. We welcome any and all ideas. So, we wish you all a Happy Spring, and welcome to Next Trestleboard Deadline: March as we march into our new year. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Star Love to one and All, Email articles and photos to: Kathy and Michael [email protected]

1 THANK YOU DONORS! Your gifts and sponsorships keep The Temples Trestleboard coming to Masonic families in Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity Counties. BRONZE Jim Doty, IHO Jeanette Doty Jacquelyn Heffelfinger, Susan Bernard, IMO Kenneth Nilsson Jerry & Lilli Duval IHO William E. Heffelfinger John W. Berry Allen E. Elliott Tom & Barbara Hester, IMO Charles Griffen Joe Bourland Marilyn I. Glassow, Judi Jensen IMO Fred & Jeanne Lewis Thomas Chamberlain IMO Franklyn A. Glassow Gerald R. Knight Laird R. Crandall Elda & Richard Gustafson Jim Moxley Jerry Davis Lenore Grant, IMO Chesley Grant, Sr. John & Anne Murphy, IMO Sam Catalono Frankie Day Gary Hemsted, IMO Phil Hemsted Betty Ozunas Vernon Dockery, IMO of Inez Dockery Dick Hughes Thomas F. Riley Alan & Mary Down, IMO Jacki Kirkpatrick Joan Hull, IMO James T. Hull Darrel Roe Wayne Eldridge George Ingram Stephen & Marjorie Smith Carla Hockett John Keller, Jr. Ima Snell, IMO Robert Snell Eugene & Stella Johnson Robert L. Kelley Bill & Tricia Stewart, IMO Jackie McDonell James Linebaugh Martha J. Klousner, IMO Robert D. Klousner Lu Trullinger, IMO Gene Trullinger Louise Linton, IMO Russell Linton John Loomis, PM Billie L. Mathes Lucile McGee, IMO Al Ehrhardt PLATINUM Linda Miller, IMO Frank & Dorothy Miller Lawrence Moody Stacey & Pat Cross Jason Moseman Bruce A. Morrow Fred C. Furry Jess Nelson Jason Moseman Kenneth George Julie O’Connor, Marcus Murray, IMO J.W. “Jim” Murray, PM Warren Hansen IMO Wilbur Pauls 32nd, Las Palmas Marcus Murray, IMO W A. “Art” Reed, PM Randy Plummer, James Ostrowski Donald Paulsen IMO Frank & Nila Plummer Janet Pillow, E. Marie Plumtree, IMO Charles A. Plumtree Jack & Darlene Powell, IMO Charles M. (Chuck) Burnham Gary & Lorraine Ramsden IMO John & Ruby Hubbard & Jerry Rose David H. Stewart Evelyn Hoppes Leslie Seaborn Loyal & Carolyn Taylor Iona Strickland Rosemary R. Thomas, IHO Bill Thomas DIAMOND Phillip C. Van Buren, Brett Toler, IMO Irvin Toler Ruth M. Bizarro-Cook, IHO Fidelity Chapter #131 Charles & Elizabeth Thomason, IMO Darwin Monroe Cook Karl Van Matre, IMO Jerry & LaVerne Thomason Betty & George Caria IMO Walter P. Van Mater, PM Marcellaine Thornhill, IMO Ace Lakey Shirley E. Evans, PM Welcome Redding Chapter, Clarice Vacent Phil & Mary Haigh IMO our departed Sisters and Brothers Rosemary Walker, IMO Wesley Walker Norma Haner, IMO John A. Haner Regan Wood Steve Hanover SILVER Bonnie Hill, IMO Malcolm Hill, MD Karl Andersen GOLD Bonnie Hill, IMO Clair A. Hill Joe Anderson Mike Beyer IMO, William E. Thomas Darryl & Pat Knak Chrisley Bedell, IMO Neil Moore Kimber Brace, IMO Mary C. Brace G. W. Magladry, IMO Dr. Malcolm Hill Kenwood Benton Philip Cossutto, Jr., IMO Philip Cossuto, Sr. Ken Merz Edward Bosworth, Jr. Jim & Marcy Crockett Richard Moseman Robert A. Boyce, Sr. Beatrice Currie, IMO Robert O. Currie Ronald D. Muzio Fred Boyle David & Debra Eppley, Domenic R. Muzio Fred & Andrea Boyle, IMO Frances Hughes IMO “Buddy” Shuffleton Elizabeth Elwood Ponce Don Cantrell, IMO Deanie Cantrell William J. Evans, Jr., IMO Emanell L. Evans Alvin S. Ross, Jr. Cathy Carl, IMO Paul & Todd Carl Micki Forell, IMO Hal Forell, REPGC Jim & Linda Sains John E. Cleckner, Sr., Chuck Fulghum, IMO Rube E. Fulghum Dorcus E. Simmons, IMO Earl L. Simmons IMO LtC. Calvin L. Hamilton, PM Charles Goff Cheryl German, IMO Jerry Lack, PM Philip Cosuto, Jr IMO Philip Cosuto, Sr Carolyn Harrison Dave & Carolyn Woods, Ronna Dabovich, IMO Steve Dabovich IMO Paul A. & Dorothy A. Dawson

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TRESTLEBOARD The Rainbow Girls have been extremely busy in the month of February and Published monthly (ex. July and August) have lots more planned in March. We have initiated one new member, tie dyed by the Redding Masonic Association as beanies for the American Cancer Society, and attended the Grand Worthy Advi- the Official Publication of the 206th -Ma sor’s reception. We have a membership party planned as well as a mystery trip sonic District, P.O. Box 494712, Redding, for all of us to enjoy. We would like to welcome all of you to attend our regular CA 96049. Subscription price $15 per year meetings which are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. We love hav- to sojourners. Standard Mail Non-Profit ing visitors and really enjoy seeing the Masons show their support. Postage paid at Redding, CA, 96049, permit number 1.

Business/Circulation Manager Mike Sanders...... 226-9366 Subscriptions, donations and Sponsor- ship remittances should be made payable to REDDING MASONIC ASSOCIATION— TRESTLEBOARD FUND and mailed to P.O. Box 494712, Redding, CA 96049- 4712. Address changes may also be mailed to Proud Grandmother! the address above or to 356 Franciscan Trail, Redding, CA 96003, or emailed to [email protected]. (above) Five generations of Redding Rainbow Editor: Assembly Mike Sanders...... 226-9366 is growing! The 15th of the month preceding date of issue is the deadline for all news items, photographs and advertising. Submis- sions after published deadline will not be included. All articles and photos for publication should be addressed to: Editor, 356 Franciscan Trail, Redding, CA 96003, phone 226-9366. You may fax to: 226- The first photo is Hailee Mincher and her grandmother. She was initiated into Red 0725 or email to: Bluff assembly. The second photo is Kaylee Dial, Bill & Dorothy Ponstler her great [email protected] grandparents, Deann & Gary Yanes her grandparents, and Paul & Ashley Shockley her parents. Third picture is members of Red Bluff and Redding Assemblies.

President Secretary Sammy Hanes, 32° Bryant Carter, 32° KCCH 275-3814 Fort Crook Lodge #250 Stated Meetings 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Fraternal Greetings

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3 glory in completing the Christian Path towards Masonic Shasta Commandery #17 Light. As a consequence, while not all Masons will become Knights Templar Knight Templars, every Christian Mason should; to complete his Masonic journey. This month marks the anniversary of the On Wednesday, March 15 the DeMolay Legion of Honor martyrdom of Jacques de Molay the last Grand Master of members in this areawill meet at LuLu’s to break bread. All the ancient Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ and the Temple Masons are invited to join us. Contact David Sokol 378 5512 of Solomon, or the Knights Templar. On March 17th in 1314, for more information. Shasta York Rite meets the first Mon- the King of France, Philip the Fair, in collusion with his cousin day of each month at 6:00 in the Redding Masonic Family Pope Clement, had DeMolay burned at the stake. De Molay’s Center. offence was to remain true to his beliefs. The origins of the Masonic Knights Templar are obscure. Myron A Tisdel, KCT, KYGCH Organized Masonic Templary, it seems, dates from the mid- 155th Grand Commander, Knights Templar of California dle of the 18th century, perhaps a little earlier. There is no true evidence connecting the Knights Templar of the 12 and (below: Officers of Shasta Commandery #17) 13 hundreds with the modern Knight Templar of today ex- cept for the emulation by us of the moral and civil practices of those who came before us. Although some today continue to find the origins of Freemasonry among the remnants of the medieval Tem- plars, there is no provable connection between the two. Freemasonry’s connection to the crusader knights is moral and commemorative rather than historical. We seek to per- petuate the principal values reflected in medieval Templar ideals: integrity, courage, obedience, and devotion to the Christian religion. The way that I describe the difference is that Jacques DeMolay was a Knight Templar, I am a Knights Templar or a Knight that is Templar. While Masonic Templary has taken various forms since the mid 18th century, today’s Commandery Orders repre- sent a new direction of Masonic thought and experience, in that they no longer refer to Ancient Craft Masonry, but to ideals and practices of chivalry and Christianity. The first Commandery Order, the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, presents the story of the Jewish Prince, Zerubbabel, and his efforts to secure permission of the Persian King Darius to re- Donald Chester Cantrell build the second temple at Jerusalem. Born 1/26/23 The next Order, Knight of Malta, is a complete departure from Masonry in that it is based on the Old Testament and Initiated 2/9/70 is the first Christian order. Here, the candidate represents a knightly warrior of the Crusades prior to his departure for Passed 4/13/70 the Holy Land. The last Order is that of Knight Templar, the crowning Raised 6/13/70 glory of the York Rite system. Again, in this totally Christian order, the candidate represents a knightly postulant who de- At Rest 1/31/17 sires to unite with a Commandery of Knights Templar during the era of the Crusades. After several trials to test his faith, courage, and humility, he achieves his goal. Many Masons In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be sent believe that the Order of the Temple is the most beautiful, to Redding Masonic Scholarship Fund profound, and moving ceremony in Freemasonry. c/o Reading Lodge 254 The fourth, and last, of the York Rite Bodies of Masonry, Commanderies of Knights Templar serve as the crowning

In honor of all who have supported Fidelity Chapter 131 The Temples’ Trestleboard 629 Alder St. over the last 20+ years Mt. Shasta, Ca from Refreshments at 6:00 meeting at 7:00 Mike and Sally Sanders Mark Pesut, Master nd th 15344 Main St., Shasta 2 & 4 Thursdays Dark July & August Involved in our community, WE ARE FAMILY… 4 Western Star #2 Reservations are being accepted to Shasta, California take a trip to San Francisco and all are invited. Greetings from the East, I apologize for the shortness of this month’s On Sunday, October 15, 2017, Red- article, There’s not a lot going on at Western Star. Our new officers are practicing for the three Fellow- ding’s own Right Worshipful Brother Bruce craft degrees we have pending. Hopefully we will be ready R. Galloway will be installed as the Grand for our first one on Tuesday February 28th at 7:30 P.M. This isn›t craved in stone yet. Please feel free to call me at 245- Master of Masons in California. Reading 0807 a few days before the 28th to see if it’s going to hap- Lodge #254 has charted a bus to the Annu- pen (if you don›t get a person PLEASE leave a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can). Once we get started al Communication in San Francisco. Leav- we will be doing one basically every week. We should also ing Redding at 5AM on Sunday the charter have a Past Master›s night coming up in March or April. The will arrive at the Masonic War Memorial on timing on this will depend on the candidate doing his proficiency. Nob Hill by 9AM. This will get you to Grand Our All You Can Stand breakfast will be on Saturday Lodge in time to attend the public ceremo- March 18th from 7:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. We will be serving potatoes O’Brian, biscuits and gravy, sausage patties, pan- nies with reserved seats, hear the Grand cakes, scrambled eggs, fruit cup, orange juice and coffee. Chaplains message, listen to our wonderful All you can eat for $7.00 ( children 12 and under $4.00) youth leaders, visit the Henry Wilson Coyle Come out to enjoy a great breakfast and even better fellowship. Library and Museum and have coffee in the Brother Matt Larsen, our Junior Warden, has promised exhibit hall. The installation begins at 11 and an excellent stated meeting dinner of corned beef and cabbage with all the fixings. Brother Matt (or his wife) is is followed by a reception for the newly in- an excellent cook and our stated meeting meals are alway stalled Grand officers and their ladies and a enjoyable. The picture is from our installation. We held it at light lunch. The bus will leave San Francisco Reading 254 so that our “less agile” brethren could attend. in time to get you home for dinner. Hopefully we will have a newsier article next month but Bus reservations are $50 per person that’s about it for now. of which $20 will be returned when you Non Omnis Moriar, board the bus. Reservations accompanied Dave Heberling, WM by a check must be made by September 15. (below: 2017 Officers of Western Star #2) If you reserve a seat but then don’t go there will be no refund. Reservation includes bus fare, driver gratu- ity, and refreshments. There’s only room for 40 so make your reservation soon. For more information call My- ron Tisdel 530 474 4669 or 530 945 2103.

Shasta York Rite Shasta Chapter #9 RAM Cryptic Council #6 Redding Commandery #50 KT Loyal C. Taylor, Secretary/Recorder – 275-5934 Carolyn Harrison, WM 2nd Tues. Michael Sanders, WP 7:00 p.m. 5 Fort Crook #250 Intermountain-Modoc Fall River Mills, California Shrine Club Hello from Fort Crook #250! Shrine International/ Well, the SNOW has finally receded in this Pres: Don Smith - 336-6559 part of Eastern Shasta County. Sec: Charles Thomason - 604-3842 At the Stated Meeting for February Brother Aaron Chrighton gave his 1st Degree Proficiency. Brother Aaron, being a long haul trucker, has some challenging work to Greetings Nobles, get with his coaches to learn the work. Brother Bob Davis Well, it has been a wet and wild month since we last and Rob Davis have been coaching Brother Aaron and did a wrote! Hopefully everyone and their families escaped all of great job. Kudos to all for a fine proficiency. Brother Aaron the storms in good shape. Our President Smith was sure will keep us informed as to when he will be back in town as glad his house is on a hill as he looked out is dining room his work schedule allows so we can schedule his 2nd De- window to his new lake front property! Fortunately, the gree. It will be on a Saturday afternoon. Stay tuned for the lake went back to being a river, so he is much happier now! date. The date for the POT’s visit to our area has been finalized Second Degree practices have been scheduled for and will be on Sunday July 30th at the Fort Crook Masonic Tuesday nights at 6:30. Please Officers and any other Hall IN Fall River Mills. Further details will be announced at Brother, plan on attending. a later date. We elected our Temple Association directors for the Don’t forget that Sunday March 5th will be our first staggered terms. As they have done such a great job in the World Famous Gin Fizz Breakfasts for 2017. Come and en- past, it was an easy job to reelect the same slate with the joy all you can eat beer batter pancakes, Adin Supply Sau- exception of SW Mark Stalcup as he and the Master are au- sage and eggs. All this for only $10 for adults and $6 for tomatically on the board. Brother George Whitfiel, SD, was children under 12. Don’t forget about the tasty libations elected to fill the vacancy. from Noble Ed’s Oasis! Breakfast will be served from 8:30 – Our Annual Picnic will be held in August, date to be set 10:30 AM at the Fort Crook Masonic Lodge #250 Hall in Fall as soon as we can secure the location at the Intermountain River Mills. Our next breakfasts will be on April 2nd, April Fair Grounds in McArthur. 23rd and Mother’s Day May 14th. Come out and help us to Brother Walt Libal, JS, thanked the Secretary and Mas- support our Shrine Hospital. ter for the phone call on his birthday and said it is a nice thing to have the Lodge think of its members and call them Charles Thomason, Secretary on this occasion. This practice was initiated by our Secre- Intermountain-Modoc Shrine Club. tary Bob Boyce and the Master joined in to make the calls. The Members present for the Stated Meeting all went HELP SHRINERS SUPPORT next door to Mayers Hospital and visited with Worshipful SHRINE HOSPITALS Ray Williams PM who is recovering and gaining his strength back so he can move to the Oregon Masonic Home. Wor- shipful Davis Henrichsen PM is living there now and when I spoke with him he says it is a great place and sends his greetings to all of the brothers at Fort Crook. When these two Brothers get together in Oregon, California Masons From the Secretary: may not be welcome in Oregon ever again…… Our best thoughts and prayers go out to Brother Bill Campbell who is undergoing treatment for Cancer and has been traveling to New York for some of the treatments he is receiving. “ Biker Bill” still rides his bicycle 10 miles each PLEASE day to keep his strength and spirits up. God speed Brother. That is all for this month. I hope to see more sideliners as the weather improves. Pay Your Dues! Fraternally, Jim Crockett, Master Trinity Lodge #27 F. & A.M. Fraternal best wishes from the members of Trinity Lodge #27 in picturesque Weaverville. 3rd Thursday 7pm Steve Hanover Uriah McBroome Howard Kirkpatrick, PGM Worshipful Master Master Secretary

6 Reading #254 tongues at least at the time of the presentation of the ritual, Redding, California are the officers presenting the ritual. Without the hundreds of hours of practice both inside and outside of the lodge, the A great February has been; we started off ritual would not be as meaningful as it is. And as we are taught, the month with a bang with guest chefs for the secrets of Masonry are lodged in the repository of faithful stated meal and an excellent presentation of education from breasts, our sideliners. They can not only vouch for the candi- Worshipful Jordan Yelinek from Prometheus lodge in San date that he received his degree/s but also attest that the se- Francisco. crets of the degree are safely lodged in the faithful breast of And then the very next week we kept the ball rolling with the candidate and the others in attendance. an outstanding 2nd degree for brother Sayre Borden. Brother With the above in mind, Brethren, dust off your precious Frank Bacon, grandfather of our Senior Deacon Aaron Eaton, Fellowcraft jewels and join us to celebrate Chris Wikeen receiv- should be a very happy and proud brother. The staircase lec- ing his Fellowcraft degree on 3/8/2017. ture that night was given by our Senior Deacon Aaron Eaton Reading Lodge has always been considered “The Friendli- who blew everybody away by how good he did it, it was in est Lodge in California.” Over the next few months I challenge true story form, with great coaching from Worshipful Randy our Brethren to improve our Lodge=s image in this regard. and tips from Past Masters like Gordon Baugh. It was truly a Part of being friendly, I would suggest, is being interactive very special night by all. with our Brothers. In the 1st Degree, we are taught that we are February 18 we had our family night history lesson. We lead to the door by a friend who we later learn to be a Brother. discussed Reading #254, and the ties it has with local lodges When I think of a brother, I think of my sibling, my brother, around our area. who I have known for a very long time. I have been there for In March for the stated meeting we will have another his good times and his bad. I have promoted his welfare and guest speaker and musical entertainment so please all attend rejoiced in his successes. I am asking that the Brethren help us and make your reservations with our Junior Warden Worship- in getting to better know each other. I will begin this quest with ful Mike Sanders, as always all the brothers are invited to our the follow history of one of our brothers: He was in the service, practices to prepare for upcoming degrees and we welcome met his wife in Italy, has worked many years in the private and all to participate in those degrees. With a proficiency having public sector, and is currently working on a movie script. Who been done in the 1st degree our brother Chris Wikeen will be is this brother in our Lodge? For those of you who know the an- receiving his 2nd degree on March 8 at 7:30. swer, I ask that you keep it safely lodged in your faithful breast February 26 we had a sports day watching the Daytona until our April Stated Meeting. For those of you who would 500. like to help our Brothers get to know each other a little better, To all the Masonic families have a great month of March please email me with your story. and I wish you well. Kemp Letts, SW Uriah McBroome, WM From the Junior Warden From the Senior Warden Hellooooo Everyone! I would like to address just one subject this month, and it Brethren, has to do with Food & Fairness. An unlikely combination you Brother Sayre Borden received his 2nd Degree of Masonry say?, well here it is in a nutshell. on 2/8/2017. It was a great degree and fellowship was shared When your Junior Warden says RESERVATIONS RE- by all in attendance. The Worshipful Master has challenged QUESTED for a meal, that’s just what he means. Plain English Brother Borden to complete his 2nd Degree Proficiency in time Brothers & Sisters and guests. Thirty-nine of you RSVP’d for the to have his 3rd Degree on 5/10/2017. Chris Wikeen did his 1st De- February dinner by the cutoff date of 1/26 and I subsequently gree Proficiency in open Lodge on 2/15/2017. He is to receive his asked my substitute Kitchen Chairman (Wor. Tom Kurth) to buy 2nd Degree on 3/8/2017 with the degree to begin at 7:30 pm. All steaks for 40 and I told him that about 5% usually fail to RSVP, Master Masons are cordially invited to come and enjoy Brother so he should add a few more steaks to the forty. He and his Wikeen being passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft. helpers fixed 50 steaks; but SIXTY-TWO OF YOU SHOWED UP! Although our Brethren as they advance through their de- That’s where the FAIRNESS comes in Brothers. It’s not grees have candidate coaches who mentor them, it is always FAIR for your Lodge to turn away even 1 (one) Brother or Sis- rewarding when a Master Mason shares his experiences with ter. But as food costs continue to rise, we will be forced to do an advancing candidate. exactly that if we don’t have enough food. The alternative will I thought this would be an opportune time to revisit the be to fix a substantial overage each month, and charge two dif- three precious jewels of a Fellowcraft: the attentive ear, the ferent prices for the dinner. A Reserved dinner being the less instructive tongue and the faithful breast. The symbolisms of expensive of the two. Freemasonry are many and the interpretations of these sym- I have tried to make this very simple. You may call my home number (226-9366) and talk to me or Sally to reserve, or you bols by our Brethren are, likewise, many. When considering can call my cell number 262-2177 and leave a voice message, or the presentation of our rituals, it takes an attentive ear for who you can email our new special email address for Reservations at the ritual is being provided, that is, the candidate. Although all that are present at a ritual probably walk away with some new (cont’d. page 10) understanding of it meaning or presentation. The instructive 7 Welcome Redding #17 Fidelity #131 Order of the Eastern Star Order of the Eastern Star Redding, California Mt. Shasta, California

Our meeting of Feb. 14 was appropriate Our new Secretary, Sister Kathleen Whisler for Valentines Day. We brought in a new was installed this month. Thank you to all those that have member by affiliation and elected our Associate Conduc- covered during this vacancy. We also have a new PO Box tress with our newly affiliated sister, “JJ” Jensen. These are 1353 Mount Shasta CA 96067 very positive steps for our membership. Fidelity will be holding formal dinners on the 2nd Our very gracious DGM, Jean Haynes, honored us with Thursdays, and themed Potlucks on the 4th Thursdays; a visit and coached in the maneuvers of balloting. It cer- please share you favorite dishes with us on Potluck Night! tainly helps to have her assistance. (Fidelity is Dark from mid-June through August) The next meeting is March 14, celebrating St. Pat- rick’s Day. A corned beef & cabbage dinner @ 6:00 PM is Let your Star Treasure twinkle and shine!! planned. $8.00 donation requested. Green is the color of Fidelity Chapter 131 choice.

Carolyn Harrison, WM StarCARE

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8 Northern Lights #14 over and above the cost of a ticket and to those who Order of the Eastern Star purchased tickets so that some of our Veterans could at- Anderson, California tend. We are very pleased to report that we were able to donate $1500.00 to the “Veterans K-9 Connection”. Northern Lights March greeting to you: We want to wish a Happy Birthday to all of you who “Top of the morning to you and have you kissed the were born in the month of March and a Happy Anniver- blarney stone yet.” sary to all our couples who were married in March. Our March 3rd meeting will be “Wearing of the Green”. We will be serving desserts afterwards. Dina Wideman On March 17th we are celebrating Brothers Night. There will be a dinner at 6:00pm. The theme this year is “Hawaiian”. Please RSVP to Sister Dina Wideman at 778-3603 so that our “famous” cook know how many to prepare for. Worthy Matron Carolyn is looking for a volunteer to make contact with our members. Please remember that one of our service projects for Siskiyou #297 this year is collecting canned goods for local food banks. Mt. Shasta, California If each member attending a meeting would bring 1 or 2 Sisters & Brothers: cans of food we would soon have a good donation. Well our hope for an early Spring seems We would sincerely like to thank all who helped with to have gone by the wayside but after all the our dinner for the “Veterans K-9 Connection”. Special years of drought, guess we thanks go to the members of Welcome Redding and can’t complain! Molino Star Chapters and to the members of Redding Congratulations to all of the Lodge Brothers that were Assembly, Rainbow for Girls for assisting with serving able to attend the 1st Degree on February 18th. Job well and cleanup. If it hadn’t been for Brother Loyal and Sis- done. Thank you ladies for the food prepared for us. ter Carolyn Taylor we would still be doing the dishes. Keep your calendars open for March 17th as we will Thanks also to the many people who donated money host the St. Patty’s Day dinner starting at 5 PM. Call myself or the Master to sign up to help set up, cook, clean up, or just come for a great meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, salad and dessert all for $10.00. Coffee, fla- vored waters, and soft drinks will be provided. Ten Brothers have not yet paid their 2017 dues. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. (938-1886). Annemarie and JR continue to keep the building clean and sharp. Thanks to you both for all of your efforts. Thanks to the Worshipful Master and his coordinating, the downstairs dining room got a face lift - the entire room was stripped and refinished last month. It appears that Brother Dan Parkin, PM is planning to leave the area. We are in the process of planning a going away dinner. Please plan to attend and wish our Brother the best after his many years of service to our Lodge.

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Sending our Fraternal Love Oscar & Linda Fuentes

9 Reading #254 (cont. from page 7)

[email protected] ; with any of the three methods leave your name and number attending. Our next March Stated meal will be on March 1st, so this Trestleboard hasn’t given you much notice unless you were also on my Menu Email list. We will have prepared by Randy Plummer and myself, Corned Beef & Cabbage and potatoes and carrots along with a “Bit of Irish” dessert. Reservations will be cut off on Feb. 25th. Please pick up your phone or email right now if you want to eat that night.

With fraternal greetings and respect, Mike Sanders, PM, Junior Warden

What do you call a boo- merang that doesn’t work? A stick.

What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho Cheese

What do you call Santa’s helpers? Subordinate Clauses.

Next Trestleboard publication is the April 1st issue. Deadline is March 15.

Northern Lights Chapter #14

AndersonMillville Gr Grangeange Hall Hall 7:00 p.m.

10 Articles & photos to [email protected] BY WEDNESDAY, MAR. 15th at 5PM for the 4/1/17 issue

11 next Trestleboard deadline: WEDNESDAY, MAR. 15 @ 5:00pm

Northern Lights Chapter #14 Fidelity Chapter #131 Trinity Star Chapter #650 Meets 1st Friday, 7:00 pm Meets 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Meets 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. WM – Carolyn Parsons 224-9346 WM – Bonnie Cage 925-3583 WM – Kathy Smith 623-6535 WP – Gary Grant 524-4818 WP – Chester “Sonny” Facey 926-5521 WP – Michael Millard 739-0850 AM - Marian Rutherford 241-7065 AM – Paula Sabo (208) 250-8322 AM – Laird Crandall 623-3122 AP - Jon Wideman 778-3603 AP – Arlan Cage 925-2621 AP – Sec. – Thelma Pedro 242-9094 Sec – Anne Murphy 938-1886 Sec – Trinity Star #650 103 Yolla Bolly Trail, Redding 96003 PO Box 192, Weed, 96067 PO Box 2914, Weaverville 96093 [email protected] Tr – Billie Mathes 235-2277 Tr – Judy Pflueger 266-3236 Tr – Nancy Jared 223-6478 C – Marlene Facey 926-5521 C – Brenda Kelsey 356-1672 C – Penny Coley 547-3662 AC – Sharon Leedham (541) 205-4166 AC – Zoe Chambers 778-3100 2017 2017 2017

REDDING MASONIC ASSN. March 2017 NON PROFIT ORG Welcome-Redding Chapter #17 P.O. Box 494712 U.S. POSTAGE Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 pm P A I D WM – Carolyn Harrison 246-3270 Redding CA 96049-4712 PERMIT #1 WP – Michael Sanders 226-9366 REDDING CA 96049 AM – April Howell 244-5836 AP – Loyal Taylor 275=5934 Sec. – Carolyn Taylor 275-5934 13693 Kitty Hawk Ln., Redding 96003 [email protected] Tr – Ron Sechrist 241-8579 C – Vanya Christian 365-8751 AC – 2016 D. G. M. Dist. 2: Marlene Facey D. G. M. Dist. 4: Jean Haynes 2017 335-3866 604-3842 335-6023 336-5015 335-5044 335-3734 336-5968 235-2786 335-2515 336-6559 335-4828 335-3247 59-1636 Ph. 859-1636 Stated Meeting Stated Mike Murphy, PM, Murphy, Mike Donald Black, PM, Donald Black, Temple phone: 336-5687 Temple Ph. (503) 215-3416 [email protected] 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 2nd Charles Thomason 37992 Clark Creek Rd., Burney, 96013 37992 Clark Creek Rd., Burney, Inspector, 206th Masonic Dist: Inspector, Fort Crook Lodge #250 Crook Lodge Fort WM Jim Crockett SW Mark Stalcup Tr Sec Robert Boyce Chap Cecil Ray SD George Whitfield JD David Mitchell Mar Bill Johnson SS Brian Hembling, PM Libal JS Walt Don Smith Tiler PM OC Ed Bosworth, Jr., 202nd Masonic Dist: Inspector, 803 2017 2017 623-7627 410-2070 926-2419 547-4444 739-0850 623-2301 938-9921 926-3818 926-1088 235-2014 722-7701 510-1550 925-2053 938-1886 778-3603 teve Hillman PM (Sandy) [email protected] Stated Meeting Stated Stated Meeting Stated Box 192, Weed 96094 Box 192, Weed 2nd Monday, 7:00 pm 2nd Monday, Steve Hanover, PM (Donna) Steve Hanover, www.calodges.org/no27 Trinity Lodge #27 Trinity Chris Erikson, PM P.O. Box 381, Weaverville 96093 Box 381, Weaverville P.O. Jon C. Wideman, PM (Dina) 1st Wednesday, 7:00 pm Wednesday, 1st Parish Cross

Siskiyou Lodge #297 William Fisher Chap Dick Hughes, PM Mar Lewis Elbinger PM Jr. SD Kenneth Shaffer, JD Allen Elliott PM SS Bill Hoy, JS John Veltri Tiler David Arnold www.calodges.org/no297/HRC.htm PM WM Leo G. Sartor, SW J.R. Rutherford JW Dan Parkin, PM Tr Sec John Murphy (Anne) WM SW JW Sec Michael Millard Tr JD Mar William Bradford (Deanna) Tiler OC SD Josh Hodges 1 2017 2017 243-2778 921-0054 276-5179 605-3830 646-4309 275-2147 605-4164 547-3295 365-6151 246-2381 222-2637 244-5699 226-9366 223-3323 275-3814 245-0807 241-8579 241-3636 244-4198 221-4370 246-7126 241-8395 510-2082 243-7508

339-2444 547-3162 396-2659 (626)384-061 W (916) 442-8963 (510) 395-5320 (605) 241-1671 (808) 989-5023 (925) 864-0792 Stated Meeting Stated Stated Meeting Stated [email protected] Temple Phone: 241-7171 Temple Mike Prather, PM Mike Prather, 1st Tuesday, 7:30 pm Tuesday, 1st David Heberling, PM Peter Wikeen Charles Cross (Gwendolyn) Matthew Larsen (Vicki) Sammy Haynes Ray Vowell, PM (Annette) Ray Vowell, Michael D. Sanders, PM (Sally) PM Randy Plummer, William Gray (Jeannie) (Jeannie) Gray William Donavan Lacy (Patti) William Goodson

1st Wednesday, 7:30 pm Wednesday, 1st www.reddinglodge.org www.westernstarlodge.org Thomas E. Kurth, PM (Carol) Ronald D. Sechrist (Susan) Reading Lodge #254 Reading

CC John Murray CC William Ferrell (Mildred) Asst Sec Bryant Carter Phone: 241-1602 Temple SW JW OC OC Western Star Lodge #2 Star Lodge Western WW Tr PM (Teri) Sec Christopher Wordlow, 96087 Box 747 Shasta, CA P.O. Mar David Eppley (Debra) SS JS Norman Pearson (Chris) Tiler PM (Loretta) Org Richard Montgomery, SD Michael Mora JS Chap Robert Nidever (Susan) JD Alan J. Martin Mar Aaron M. Eaton SD WM Uriah McBroome SW Kemp Letts (Carol) JW Tr [email protected] SS Michael S. Gersonde JS Org Steven G. Bissot E. Hansen Warren Tiler OC CC Ken Merz Chap Sec Howard D. Kirkpatrick, PGM

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