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A6 Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, October 21, 2015 G RANT C OUNTY SENIORS Monument Seniors Soo Yukawa MONUMENT – I see the change in the trees! They are starting to go bare. Don’t forget to change your clocks in a couple of weeks; I will remind you once more. I like when we get to “fall back” on the time, the “spring forward” not so much. Things are starting to wind down. I don’t know if I dare put some summer clothes away yet. If I do and all of a sudden we get a heat wave, it was me who jinxed it. Well, my mama cat outdid my gopherhawk. She has now killed ten gophers thus far. I discovered three today when I went to check on her in our shop. One was a big fat one with big fat, chubby cheeks. Good on my mama cat. I hope she lives for a long time. My dogs are loving it too – they get to eat some of the gophers. I know, really gross, but they seem to like it. She can’t possibly eat them all by herself. She does have a few kittens, so if anybody needs kittens, let me know. I have three who need homes. One is white and buff colored, one dark tortoise-shell calico, and one grey/white tabby. They will be excellent hunters, they eat all the stuff their mama brings them. I thought she died because she disappeared for three months. She suddenly ap- peared, I followed her into our shop and that’s when I discov- ered she had kittens. I guess it’s nice she feels safe to come back home and have her babies there. Hopefully, this time I can spay her before she tries to disappear again. Let me just give a big heartfelt “welcome back” to Carrie Jewell for returning to help cook and serve our Oct. 13 lunch. We had chicken jambalaya, a fresh green salad, pear slices, and pie. Our greeters were Bob Blakeslee, Bodean Andersen and Marva Walker. Bob led our Àag salute and Bodean prayed the blessing over our meal. Bruce Kramer and Ed Falls won free meals. Jan Ensign won the Len’s Drug gift card. We appreciate our cooks so very much; they are a huge blessing to our Tuesday meals. We had 39 attendees and seven take-outs. Mark your calendars for the free “Crazy Quilt” class given by Judy Harris 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon- day, Oct. 26, at the Monument Senior Center. It will be a great time of sewing, fellowship, and sharing a potluck meal. Bring your favorite dish to share. Revelation 1:7 “Behold, He cometh with clouds and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kin- dreds of the earth shall wail be- cause of Him.” Prairie City Seniors Rose Coombs PRAIRIE CITY – A few weeks ago, I noticed a Wednes- day was National Fossil Day. The following Thursday was the Geeky Expo. I thought that was an unusual juxtaposition. I iden- tify more with the fossils than the geeks. I discovered a grape vine growing out of the meeting space between the stone wall and the sidewalk on the east side of Roan’s. That is one tough plant! Mine did extremely well this year. The deer have munched on all the leaves they could reach, and are also munching on the sunÀowers. To keep them from climbing the trellis, we cut the stalks down and laid them on the ground. I wonder if ODFW will come to Grant County and feed our animals who have been burned out of house and home. On Oct. 14, “Chairman” Joe led the Àag salute and Darrell Johnson asked the blessing. Our volunteer servers included Sandi Rennels, JoAnne Phippen, Gin- ger Kendall and Linda Boyer. Bruce Kaufman won the $5 in trade from Prairie Hardware & Gifts. We had 86 names on the book. We were sad to hear of the death of Darrell “Goose” Pierce. Does anybody know how he got that nickname? Services are Sat- urday, Oct. 24. Our meal had orange juice, cottage cheese, coleslaw, steamed potatoes, marinat- ed chicken breasts, rolls and a pumpkin/banana cake. When I took the deposit to the bank and they asked how I was, I replied, “Stuffed.” That chicken was wonderful. The Grange met amid the Halloween decorations. Good to see Helen Bogart and Lou Thoemke back. Captain Bill Campbell also was in atten- dance. The Blue Mountain Care Center ladies, Patty and Tanaya, had a full group today: Dorothy Blasing, Dollina Humphreys, Marilyn Randall, Lois Hill, Don- na Cox and Jackie Winegar. We appreciate the Center taking the time to bring them to our meals. Derrol made another run to the Balance Clinic in Ontario. The therapist is still pleased and so is he with his progress. Al- most done. Then we’ll probably work on another body part that is making squeaks. Isn’t that the way it goes? Did you ever wonder how Kleenex was invented? During World War I, cotton was used for surgical dressings and as ¿l- ters in gas masks. Demand soon outstripped supply and a substi- tute was urgently needed. The paper manufacturing company, Kimberly-Clark, came up with Cellucotton, made from wood ¿bers. After the war, they had a huge surplus on hand. In 1924, they invented a tissue to remove cold cream make-up, called Celluwipe. In 1928, the pop-up dispenser came along and the ad campaign promoted the tissues as paper handkerchiefs. And no one calls them tissues, no mat- ter what brand it is. They are Kleenexes. Luke 6 : 21 “Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be ¿lled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” John Day Seniors Alma Joslin JOHN DAY – Oct. 12 was National Farmers Day so we were served a hearty farmers breakfast. It consisted of biscuits and gravy, hash brown bake, sausage patties and tropical fruit. Since it was also Columbus Day, our dessert was Indian Pudding. There were approximately 28 diners in-house and the Kocis’ delivered 18 meals plus eight frozen ones to shut-ins. Our cook, Shay, delivered the Mt. Vernon route in the absence of Veanne Weddle. Ron Dowse and Marianne Morris greeted us. Betty Holzna- gel led the Àag salute and Fran- cis Kocis asked the blessing. Our servers were from Redeemer Lutheran Church. Ron didn’t have any an- nouncements but we were glad to see him back after knee sur- gery. He had his cane, but most of the time it was hanging on the edge of the table. Speedy recov- ery, Ron. Roberta Dowse won the Len’s Drug certi¿cate and Deda Porter won the free meal. On Oct. 15, we served ap- proximately 75 diners in-house, while Jean Willey and Sherry Feiger delivered 27 meals plus 10 frozen ones. It was a wonder- ful down home meal consisting of pot roast, with potatoes and carrots, topped off with won- derful gravy. Serve this up with a green salad and homemade dinner roll and you have my mama’s Sunday dinner. What a treat. Lisa made homemade ba- nana cupcakes all decorated for Halloween. The bingo players furnished the entrée. Ron Dowse and Bonnie Ko- cis greeted us. Jean Willey led the Àag salute and Sherri Feiger asked the blessing. The servers were members of the United Methodist Church. Veanne announced that on Dec. 12, Ron Dowse will give an AARP driver’s safety course. The new pictures on the west wall were painted by Kay Berch- told, who is letting us display them for a while. Great job, Kay. Ron and Roberta Dowse were joined by their daughter, Georgianne Campbell, and her husband, Scott, from Hermis- ton. Welcome you, two. Good to see you Georgianne. It’s been a while. Harriett Courier won the Chester’s Thriftway gift certif- icate and Patty Moore won the lunch for two at Valley View. Extra prizes went to Nancy El- liott, Evelyn Ogilvie, Betty Starr, Marianne Morris, Diana Burrill and Georgianne Campbell. On Thursday, Oct. 22, we will have homemade spaghet- ti and garden salad, plus garlic bread and who-knows-what for dessert. On Monday, Oct. 25, it will be barbecued chicken and macaroni salad. Come one, come all. 1 Peter 1:3 “All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by His boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead.” Women of Faith event scheduled Blue Mountain Eagle BAKER CITY – Women of Faith presents “Loved – The Farewell Tour” simulcast Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, at Baker City Nazarene Church, 1250 Hughes Lane, Baker City. The event features 10 speak- ers inspiring women with com- pelling stories and humor, as well as live music and shopping. Friday night’s program starts at 6:30 p.m., with doors open at 6 p.m. On Saturday, doors open at 8 a.m. with the event running from 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Early-bird tickets are $20 through Sunday, Oct. 25. Reg- ular price is $25 a person and $10 for students. Catered lunch and refreshments are included. Ticket outlets in Grant Coun- ty are Len’s Drug in John Day and Prairie Hardware & Gifts in Prairie City. The event is sponsored by area churches, Baker City Chris- tian Women’s Connection, Bak- er City MOPS and radio station KTSY. For more information, including lodging assistance, call the host site, Baker City Nazarene Church at 541-523- 3533. Church Services In Grant County
