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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
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American Legion Auxiliary ladies from John Day and Prairie City meet with district leaders at the
Outpost Restaurant, Sept. 18, to discuss ways to boost the organization’s membership to assist in
meeting the needs of veterans, military, and their families.
Patriotic service group holds meeting
A boost to membership discussed
By Ruth Harris
For the Blue Mountain Eagle
JOHN DAY – The Ellis
Tracy Unit of the American
Legion Auxiliary hosted a
district meeting Friday, Sept.
18, at the Outpost Restaurant.
Oregon ¿rst Yice presi-
dent Deby LeYy and state
past president Ginny Wil-
liams Zere Yisiting guests
and presented the state mem-
bership program. Members
from John Day and Prairie
City attended the meeting.
District 10 president Lin-
da Schmidt of Burns sur-
prised the group by appear-
ing in an Oompa Loompa
costume to ¿t this year¶s
“Willy Wonka and the Choc-
olate Factory” theme.
LeYy explained the pro-
gram for gaining members
is to assist with their work to
bene¿t serYicemen, both past
and present.
The state is offering priz-
es to units who retain and
gain members.
Local chaplain Joan Bowl-
ing gaYe the inYocation and
benediction and president
Ruth Harris led the Pledge
of Allegiance. Children and
youth chairman Jessie Lewis
reported school supplies for
two students were giYen to the
local grade school and dictio-
naries for the third-graders
haYe been ordered.
JOHN DAY – The fall term
of the Youth Arts Program
continues on Tuesdays through
Dec. 11 at the United Method-
ist Church in John Day.
Here¶s the schedule and
cost for each age group:
• 5:45-6:15 p.m. – ages
4-8, cost $45.
• 6:15-7 p.m. – ages 9-12,
Trail Center celebrates
National Public Lands Day
Blue Mountain Eagle
BAKER CITY – The Na-
tional Historic Oregon Inter-
pretiYe Center has seYeral
actiYities on tap to celebrate
National Public Lands Day
on Saturday, Sept. 26.
All are welcome to enjoy
Yolunteer trail and Yegeta-
tion projections, free admis-
O utlook
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PRAIRIE CITY –
According to those who
know, we are now in the
year 5776 on the Jewish
calendar. These two
weeks, Sept. 14-28, have
three special holy days. In
Rose Coombs
honor of that, Linda Boyer
and I plan on playing
several Jewish-flavored
gospel choruses at the “Alleluia” concert/show/celebration. That is just
one of the special performances for you to enjoy on Friday, Sept. 25.
The servers at the Sept. 16 meal enjoyed using the newly donated
serving carts. They are a great help. Thank you, dear “anonymous.” And
those servers included Marlene and Gary along with Donna and MarJean.
It wasn’t supposed to be their turn, but sickness and accidents called
away the ones on the list. Nice to have those who agree to fill in when
needed.
I did the announcing due to Joe’s absence. He’s trying to find a critter
in his sights during archery season.
Norma Rynearson led the flag salute as a tribute to the late Ruth
McPherren. Ruth was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, along
with various other organizations in our community. I even got her to sing
and do skits with me. She was a great lady.
Bob Meador asked the blessing. We partook of apple juice, kale salad,
cheesy potatoes, chicken, rolls and a dessert called “French Silk.” There
is a cookie on the bottom, then blackberry jelly, chocolate pudding and
chocolate frosting. All calorie free. Har, har.
We registered 76 names, of which 37 were take-outs. The Blue
Mountain Care Center ladies, Lorna and Patty, brought Dorothy Blasing,
Lois Hill, Marilyn Randall and Bonnie Barton.
The give-away section had tomatoes, peppers, one little zucchini and
bags of garlic/sea salt potato chips. We appreciate all who share. Terrie
Casey won the $5 gift certificate, donated by Prairie Hardware. She also
gave us a lot of cards and six lap quilts from her mother’s estate. So feel
free to take what you need.
Yogi Harris gets to go eat at Chuck’s Little Diner with his gift
certificate.
Well, in the on-going saga of Derrol, we went to Ontario to the Elks/St.
Luke Balance Clinic. The therapist ran him through a new set of exercises
specifically for balance. They seem to be doing the job, and it’s only been
two days. We’ve been trying to get to the bottom of this since January.
Finally – praise the Lord.
Like all physical therapy, you have to go back every week or so, so
they can check on your progress. So far, so good.
We took a “fire tour” to look at the situation around the area. What’s
amazing is how the fire skipped areas here and there. The stories you hear
from the people affected are astounding. That’s one reason we are having
this concert. If you have a story to tell, come and we’ll let you do it. This
is not a complaint time; it’s a celebration time. The show is at 7p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25, at Prairie City Community Center. Doors open at 6:30
p.m., and donations go to the Prairie City Community Center renovation
fund.
Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who
build it.”
JOHN DAY – On Sept.
14, we had linguini with
clam sauce, Calif. blend
veggies, green salad and
bread sticks. For dessert,
Lisa whipped up Boston
Cream poke cake – rich,
Alma Joslin
but oh, so good. It was
cream-filled doughnut
day, but she wouldn’t go
that far, so we had the cake instead. Our cooks, Lisa and Shay, delivered
16 meals plus eight frozen ones to shut-ins. They delivered because Buzz
and Bobbie Gilmore, who normally would have done it, got caught in
traffic problems up Highway 395. They tried. Anyway, they made it in
time to serve along with Betty Holznagel and Jeanette Kile. They
represented Redeemer Lutheran Church, and served approximately
32 diners.
Bobbie led the flag salute, and Buzz asked the blessing. Ron Dowse
and Marianne Morris greeted us at the desk.
During announcements, Veanne announced Strings & Beyond and
Friends will put on “Alleluia! An evening of Praise and Worship” at
7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at the Prairie City Community Center.
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10-11:30 a.m., there will be a Crisis
Money Management (budgeting) class by Debbie Votaw and KC
Dickens at Old West Federal Credit Union, 650 W. Main St. in John
Day. Votaw is the housing manager of Community Connections of
Northeast Oregon, and KC Dickens is the loan adjuster and financial
counselor at the Credit Union. RSVP by calling 800-838-3186 or 541-
575-0264.
There will be an AARP driver’s safety class from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept 26, at the John Day Senior Center.
Norm Fowle won the Len’s Drug gift certificate, and Ron Dowse won
the free meal.
On Sept. 17, we had creamy vegetable soup, cheeseburger pot pie,
fruity lemon parfait and marinated cherry tomatoes. For dessert, we had a
birthday cake, donated by Gary Schuyler and his sister, Terrie Casey,
from Portland. Terrie used to meet her mother, Nelda Kimberling-
Schuyler, here at the center once a year for Nelda’s birthday. Nelda has
passed on, so Terrie donated a birthday cake in her memory.
Mosier’s Home Furnishings provided the entrée. Linda Dickensen
delivered 23 meals, plus four frozen ones to shut-ins. United Methodist
Church members were our servers. Isa Larkin led the flag salute, and
Alma Joslin asked the blessing.
Veanne announced a “thank you” to Marge Walton for delivering the
goodies to us that were donated from the firelighters. She also donated
“take home” containers.
Our guests were Duane and Tracie Andrews, and her mother and
father, Carol and Wilbur Ashby. Also Gary Schuyler and Terrie Casey
from Portland. The card players also joined us. There were approximately
56 diners.
Janice Holt won the Chesters Thriftway gift certificate, and Joe
Schmidt won the Valley View meal for two.
On Thursday, Sept. 24, we will have ham with macaroni and cheese,
and Monday, Sept. 28, it will be a Western baked potato bar. Sounds
good to me.
Ephesians 4:29 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything
you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an
encouragement to those who hear them.”
MONUMENT – There
is not enough time in the
day to do all the things
one would like to do,
don’t you think? There are
so many things I’d love to
do or be involved in, but
Soo Yukawa
it’s just not possible,
unless I run myself down
in the process.
I dug up potatoes, attended a concert in Prairie City to see the famous
George Winston, tied down some quilts, canned beans, went to the Spray
Oyster Feed and dehydrated some apples – just to name a few of my
activities this past week.
Boy, was I busy. I might have to lay low for a couple of weeks to
recoup.
I have a couple of announcements of events in Monument. The
Monument Bible Fellowship Church is now collecting items until the
first week of November for Operation Christmas Child. The church’s
goal is to provide 100 shoe boxes filled with hygiene materials, toys,
clothes and school supplies to go all over the world for children who
don’t have much. Would you consider donating to such a worthy cause?
This is a great organization that has made such an awesome impact. You
may drop off items to the church on Sundays.
Another event that is very exciting is the Junior High Winter camp
hosted by Monument Bible Fellowship along with Salem Heights Church,
who have, for the past six years, put on the fabulous and dearly
anticipated VBS in the summer. This event will be Friday, Oct. 9. For
more information you may contact Shawnah Schafer.
On Sept. 15, we had breakfast for lunch. Our lunch was prepared by
our great cooks, Terry Cade and Heather Bowlus. Our lunch consisted of
biscuits and gravy, sausages, scrambled eggs, and canned peaches. Our
greeters were Bob Blakeslee, Bodean Anderson and Marva Walker. Bob
led the flag salute, and Bodean made the announcements and prayed the
blessing over our meal. Betty Richards won the Chester’s Thriftway gift
card, Karen Stubblefield won the Len’s Drug gift card and Sue Stobel
won a free meal. We had 46 guests on the list and no take-outs.
I forgot to say I have also been attending some of the girls’ varsity
volleyball games. The last couple of games I watched were pretty intense
and exciting. Go Tigers! Good job girls! Keep up the good teamwork. I
even went to Dayville for one of the games. I usually don’t like to stray
too far from home because I am a homebody, but wanted to go support
our team.
Don’t forget folks, this Saturday is bingo. It starts at 7 p.m., potluck is
at 8 p.m., and then the final plays for the evening around 9 p.m.
Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick and powerful, and
sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder
of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the
thoughts and intents of the heart.”
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cost $45.
• 7-8 p.m. – ages 17 and
older, $5 music fee
Music will be from all time
periods. No preregistration
necessary; anyone interested
is encouraged to join, or just
show up and giYe it a try.
For more information,
contact Rebecca Bogardus,
541-987-2440 or rebecca@
studiobogardus.com.
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sentation by folk musician
Hank Cramer. Restoration
actiYities start at 9 a.m.
The Trail Center is locat-
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City on Highway 86. Hours
are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
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