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A6 Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, January 7, 2015 G RANT C OUNTY SENIORS and Cathy – you are great. They delivered 17 regular lunches, and then 18 more frozen dinners to shut-ins. Our servers were from the First Christian Church. Cathy led the flag salute, and Al asked the blessing. Veanne again announced Thursday afternoon bingo will begin right after lunch starting Jan. 8. For the kick-off, there will also be door prizes, so come help us get it off to a good start. We will have lots of fun, fellowship, refreshments, coffee and just a good old time. Again, a gentle reminder to please remove your hats when in the building. This is just a common courtesy. There will be a dance here with live music by Up River Country Band, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Again, there will be re- freshments and coffee. We are sending out a request for take home con- John Day Seniors Alma Joslin JOHN DAY – On Dec. 29, we didn’t have too many people, but we did have lots of snow. Really cold out, too. Good day for the meal we had. Judy prepared homemade creamy chicken broccoli soup, served with crackers, and/or turkey and cheese sandwiches. We had cake for dessert. Judy was on her own, as Isa has ceased employment in the kitchen. Margaret Glass and Su- san Fowle were at the desk. Al and Cathy Altnow de- livered the meals. Judy and Veanne Weddle were very appreciative of them, as they even did the Mt. Ver- non run, which Veanne gen- erally has to do. Thanks, Al tainers. We are really get- ting low. Even if you don’t take leftovers home, bring in some empty butter tubs, cottage cheese containers, etc. Please make sure they are clean. We had one guest – Gail Heising brought his daugh- ter, Vicki, in for lunch. Buzz Harris won the Len’s Drug certificate, and the free meal went to Roberta Dowse. There was no lunch on New Year’s Day. On Jan. 5, we had spaghetti, salad and garlic bread. On Thurs- day, Jan. 8, it will be beef stroganoff, and then on Monday, Jan. 12, we will hopefully have a potato bar, if they can get good bakers. Angels urge us to take risks and will always catch us if we stumble. Psalm 135:21 “Praise be to the Lord from Zion, to him who dwells in Jerusa- lem.” rice, refried beans and birthday FDNH:HJRWDOOWKH¿OOLQJVRI cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions on the side as well. Aren’t you all Soo Yukawa jealous? It was quite satisfy- ing and delicious. We had 41 MONUMENT – Has the DWWHQGHHV DQG ¿YH ³WDNHRXWV´ ¿UVW GD\ RI FRPH DQG The winners of free meals were gone already? I hope everyone Sahara Derowitsch and Randy had a wonderful and safe time Bowlus. ringing in the new year. I have From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thurs- still not made any New Year’s day, Jan. 22, Monument Soil resolutions, and I don’t think I and Water Conservation Dis- plan on doing it any time soon trict’s 2015 annual landowner either. I guess I am a realist in seminar will be at the Monu- that sense because I know I just ment Senior Center. The pre- can’t keep it. I might as well sentations for this year are save myself from disappoint- “Timber Stand Health and Fire ing myself I guess. LOL – that Resistance,” “Battling Me- stands for “laughing out loud” dusahead & Cheatgrass with for you old timers out there. Bacteria” and “Herd Econom- Well, we had a few visitors ics-Decisions Based on Dol- at our Dec. 30 lunch: Christo- lars.” It will be followed by pher and Kelly Andersen, along the MSWCD annual meeting. with their children, Benzley 7KHUHDUHÀ\HUVDOOWKURXJKRXW and Oliver from Sutton, Alas- town for more information. ka; and Chassie and Cade from The FFA will have a fundrais- Eugene. Our cooks, Terri Cade er lunch of barbecue brisket, at and Carrie Jewell, made very the seminar and meeting. The ¿OOLQJ PHDOV RI WDFRV 6SDQLVK cost of lunch is $8 per plate. If you would like to attend, RSVP by Jan. 16 by calling 541-934- 2141 or email mswcd@centu- rytel.net. We sure have been enjoying this snow. I love the different seasons. The snow seems to be VWLFNLQJDURXQGIRUDELW,¿J- ure as long as you are properly dressed, it’s great to be outside DQG SOD\LQJ LQ LW ,W GH¿QLWHO\ helps my kids sleep better at night after playing in it for a few hours. Driving or traveling in the snow is a different matter entirely. I guess you just have to take it real slow and easy. I mean, what’s your hurry any- way? I feel like a tourist because I’m constantly taking pictures with my phone whenever we are driving anywhere. You never know when you get that perfect picture with just the right light and scenery. Oh, don’t worry – I’m not the one driving while taking pictures. Ha! Psalm 145:8 “The Lord is gracious, and full of com- passion; slow to anger and of great mercy. Monument Seniors OTEC plans for May election DAR to meet Blue Mountain Eagle Blue Mountain Eagle BAKER CITY – A regular meet- ing of the Lone Pine Tree chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held Friday, Jan. 9, at Sunridge Restaurant in Baker City. The luncheon will start at 11:30 a.m., with the meeting to follow at noon. Melissa Shafer will share infor- mation on the children’s program with Baker County Library District. For more information, call 541- 523-4248 or 541-963-4861. BAKER CITY – Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative’s board has appointed nominating commit- tees in preparation for the spring election that will fill director spots from Grant, Union and Baker counties. The committees will inter- view and nominate candidates for the board. People interested in serving should contact their county’s committee. Grant County Position 6, held by Gary Miller, will be on the ballot in May. The nominating committee is Alva Conlee, 541- 620-4170; Gail Enright, 541- 932-4778, and Mitch Saul, 541- 620-2510. Committees also have been set up for Union County Po- sition 4, now held by Austin Bingaman, and Baker County Position 5, held by Aletha Bone- brake. Directors serve terms of three years. Information about the qualifications for board mem- bers and a conflict of interest statement can be found at www. otecc.com online. Members also can petition to be on the board ballot. For infor- mation on how to petition, call Joan Macy 541-524-2831 or Jim Horan, 541-524-2858. The due date for petition filings is March 2. The election will be held at OTEC’s annual meet- ing on May 2 in John Day. Breaking News Alerts: myeaglenews.com/breakingnews Church Services in Grant County GRACE CHAPEL Evangelical Methodist 154 E. Williams St., Prairie City • 541-820-4437 gracechpl@ortelco.net Pastor Michael Harvey Historic Remnant Church Early Worship .............. 8:45 a.m. Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Worship ....................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship .......... 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Prayer .......................... 8 a.m. THURSDAY Bible Study .................. 6:30 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church SATURDAY SERVICES JOHN DAY 110 Valley View Dr. - 541-575-1216 Head Elder............................541-575-2914 Bible Classes (all ages)............9:30 am Worship.......................................11 am LONG CREEK E. Main Street - 541-421-3033 Head Elder............................421-3468 Bible Classes (all ages).................2 pm Worship...................................3:00 pm Tune into 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING KSPL 98.1 FM Blue Mountain Cable, Channel 2 Antenna; Digital Channel 15 & UHF Channel 8 Preparing for Jesus to come Meets Saturday at Mt. Vernon Grange Sabbath School.....................................9:30 am Church Services..................................11:00 am 541-620-0340 JOHN DAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Redeemer St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church Corner of S Canyon Blvd and SW 2 nd 541-575-1326 Marcie Collins, Pastor Mon. - Fri. Mass - 12:05 pm Saturday Mass - 5:00 pm Sunday Mass - 9:00 am JOHN DAY, 126 NW Canton Sunday Worship 9 am Confession: Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 pm Anytime by appointment 541-575-1459 MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN ✞ 139 N.E. D AYTON S TREET , J OHN D AY 541-575-2180 Sunday Bible School (for all ages) . . . . . . .8:45 am Sunday Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 am Pastor Levi Manitsas levimanits@gmail.com John Day Valley Mennonite Church Meeting every Sunday at Mt. Vernon Grange Hall Sunday School.........................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......10:50 a.m. Pastor Leland Smucker Everyone Welcome • 541-575-5507 St. Katherine Community Church Dale 1st & 3rd Sundays at 2:30 pm SUNDAY SERVICE................9 am SUNDAY SCHOOL.................9 am Monday - Friday 9 am - 12 Noon Office Hours 541-932-4800 KJV Bible Way Community Church Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . 11 am 401 W. Main, John Day 541-620-4926 Pastor Kelly Haskins LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER Hwy 26 Mt. Vernon Sunday 5:30 pm Celebration of Worship Kids classes 0 -11yrs Thursday 5:30-7:30 pm Youth Connection 238 N. McHaley St. Prairie City Pastor David Hoeffner 541-820-3696 K-5TH GRADE s tarts with kid friendly dinner SHARON MILLER, PASTOR www.livingwordcc.com 541-932-4910 www.prairie-baptist-church.com Sunday School for all ages . . . .9:00 am Sunday morning worship . . . .10:30 am Awana (Oct.-Apr.) . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 pm Youth Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 pm CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School....................................9:30 am Sunday Worship Service...................10:45 am Sunday Evening Service....................6:00 pm Children & Teen Activities SMALL GROUPS CALL FOR MORE INFO. Weekdays: Sonshine Christian School KJV Independent Fundamental • Premillennial Sunday School 9:45 am • Sunday Preaching 11:00 am Junior Church 11:00 am • Sunday Evenings 3:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study & Master Club 7:00 pm Saturday Men’s Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm 108 S. Washington Street, Canyon City 541-575-2688 or 541-575-0844 627 SE Hillcrest, John Day 1st & 3rd Sunday Worship & Communion .................................4:30 pm 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday Worship ...........10 am Wednesday Evening Bible Study...............6 pm For information: 541-575-2348 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School......................................... 10 am Prairie Baptist Church Terence K. Crabb, Pastor A Bible believing church “He that hath the Son hath life ...” I John 5:12 Come Worship with us at St. Anne Monument - Sunday at 12:30 pm EVERYONE WELCOME Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Lutheran Church St. Thomas Episcopal Church Morning Prayer........................10 am (1 st , 3 rd , 5 th Sundays) Eucharist & Sunday School....10 am (2 nd & 4 th Sundays) 139 S. Washington, Canyon City For more information call: 541-620-1436 Pastor Ron Roberson Associate Pastor Brad Williamson 521 E. Main • John Day • 541-575-1895 wwww.johndaynazarene.com Sunday Morning Service.........................11 am Sunday Evening Service........................... 6 pm Thursday Evening Bible Study & Prayer................... 7 pm Pastor Ray Isenberger 300 W. Main, John Day • 541-575-1355 Strawberry Mountain CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Calvary Chapel Outreach Fellowship Sunday Services ........................10 am Seneca Outreach..........................2 pm Midweek Services also available 170 SE Dayton, John Day 2nd & Ave. D, Seneca 541-575-2006 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School....................................... 9:45 am Sunday Worship........................................11 am Sunday Evening Bible talk ................... 6:30 pm Saturday Men’s Study .............................. 7 pm Full Gospel- Come Grow With Us 541-575-1202 Church 311 NE Dayton St, John Day Pastor Al Altnow www.fccjohnday.com