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A6 Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, December 16, 2015 G RANT C OUNTY SENIORS Monument Seniors Soo Yukawa MONUMENT — Here is the conclusion of my story from last week. That frog kept jumping away from the edge of the pond, and I tried to keep up by getting closer to the edge. Well, I’m sure you guessed, and, yes, one of my feet fell into the wa- ter. Luckily, it was just one foot. But to an awkward teen at that age it was the most embarrassing incident. My mother, of course, lectured me about how I should have listened to her. You know what was the worst? Having to walk around that botani- cal garden with one sopping, wet foot with people staring at me wondering why, and having to stand in the back for picture taking so that it wasn’t visible! It must have been a little painful because I remember it quite vividly, but thank goodness I can laugh about it now. For our Dec. 8 meal, we had delicious chicken pot pie casserole, a beau- tiful and fresh green sal- ad, peaches and chocolate brownies. Our cooks, Terry Cade and Carrie Jewell, did a fabulous job. Our greet- ers were Bob Blakeslee, Bodean Andersen and Mar- va Walker. Bob led the flag salute, and Bodean made the announcements and prayed the blessing over our meal. The Len’s Drug gift card was won by Jimmy Cole. The free meals were won by Linda Blakeslee and Pam Calah- an. We thank Len’s for their generous contributions. Looks like Helen Da- vidson was our big raffle winner! She got to take home the beautiful 30-inch Christmas wreath made by Judy Harris. The raffle made over $200 for the Senior Center. We thank Judy Har- ris for her thoughtfulness, servitude to the community and generous contribution. The Monument Bazaar was quite the buzz. There were many vendors partic- ipating and many attendees as well. The FFA served homemade chili, chicken noodle soup and fresh din- ner rolls. They actually ran out halfway through the event. As a fundraiser, the Senior Center sold coffee and pies that were donated at the bazaar. The Monument School Christmas program was a great example of the festiv- ities being celebrated this month. We got to hear from the locals of Monument, a choir from Monument Bi- ble Fellowship church and the adorable students from Monument School directed by the new music teach- er, Din. There was quite a crowd. One of the stu- dents, Paul Hayes, made quite an emcee for the pro- gram. Great job there Paul! I don’t want to panic you but, oh, my gosh! There are only nine more days until Christmas! Yikes! Luke 1:35 “And the an- gel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: there- fore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” table. Jack and Betty Rether- ford will present some music for your enjoyment, too. Wally Wedde gave me a Rose Coombs horse magazine that she gets for some unknown reason. When I looked through it, I found an PRAIRIE CITY — If you article about a horse camp ride looked over in the library cor- in Mongolia! That is where ner on Wednesday, Dec. 9, daughter-in-love Laurel’s sister you would have seen a Christ- is teaching English. So guess mas tree made out of books. where that issue is going. Quite interesting. And no, you When I was perusing the could not take the book on the paper earlier this month, I bottom. Thanks, JoAnne. came across an old ad from the We want to thank Chester’s 1965 Christmas treasure hunt. Thriftway for donating a case There was a list of the 30 busi- of their plastic bags for the nesses that were participating take-out deliveries. It is much LQWKLVHYHQW2QO\IRXURU¿YH appreciated. Helen got to work of them are still in operation today! It was good to see her at this time. The ad to the side bustling around in the kitchen. KDG SRXQGV RI ÀRXU IRU Hope the eyes keep getting $4.50; TV dinners for 50 cents better. each; and one pound of coffee The papers are signed, but for 55 cents. Ah, yes, the good not sealed and delivered yet, old days. on the Grange Hall sale to I have encountered several the Senior Citizens. We sent people lately who told me that for the money, and as soon as they read this column to keep that appears the deal will move up with Derrol’s condition. on. The Grange members held So here’s the latest: We went their meeting to tie up all their to the local clinic because his loose ends. Stay tuned. blood pressure was rising past %X]] OHG WKH ÀDJ VDOXWH where he thought it should be. and Jack Retherford asked Verdict: if it goes up and stays the blessing. Marlene Greer there for a week, then come won the $5 in trade donated back. Otherwise, you’re in by Prairie Hardware and Gifts. excellent shape for the shape Our servers included Marjean you’re in. So go home and Koser, Ginger Kendall, Julia keep doing what you’re do- Davis and JoAnne Phippen. ing, eating and exercise wise. We had 76 names on the book. So, Merry Christmas to him! We had apple juice, “rainbow” Here is the origin of the rice, fruit salad, baked chick- saying “Mind your p’s and en thighs (and were they ever q’s.” In English pubs, ale was BIG), rolls and pecan pie bars sold in pints and quarts. Hence for dessert. Scrumdiddlyump- the admonition to be careful tious. ZKLFK\RX¿OOHG,JXHVV On Wednesday, Dec. 16, we Isaiah 7:14 Quoted in will have the last meal for De- Matthew 1:23 “Behold, a vir- cember and the year. So bring gin shall be with child, and your pies! If Thanksgiving was bear a Son, and they shall call any indication, we’ll break 100 His name Immanuel,” which again on the 16th. So come is translated, “God with us.” early to get your place at the NKJV Prairie City Seniors John Day Seniors Alma Joslin JOHN DAY — Monday, Dec. 7, we had a small crowd of diners. There were only approximately 30 diners for a lunch of Cajun sausage fet- tuccini (yummy), carrot sal- ad and fried garlic toast. For dessert, because it was Na- tional Cotton Candy day, we had Cotton Candy ice cream. Joyce Nodine and Isa Larkin delivered 20 lunches plus 24 frozen meals to shut-ins. Ron Dowse and Bil- lie Bullard greeted us. Our servers were from the Blue Mountain Hospital Auxilia- ry. Joyce Nodine led the flag salute and Ben Leuthe asked the blessing. Veanne Weddle did the announcing and she reminded us again that if you want to be assured of a seat or seats for the Dec. 17 Christmas dinner and/or the New Years Eve dinner call and make reservations. The number is 541-575-1825 or 541-575-2949. The Len’s Drug gift cer- tificate was won by Jean Willey, and the free meal went to Ben Leuthe. Thursday, Dec. 10, we had a fairly good turnout considering the weather. There were 52 diners pres- ent, plus Buzz Glass and his daughter, Brenda, delivered 27 meals and three frozen ones to shut-ins. We had chicken Flo- rentine lasagna, California blend veggies, tossed salad and French bread. Then we had a birthday cake, donated by Driskill Memorial Chap- el and Blue Mountain Hos- pice, and baked by Chester’s Thriftway bakery. The en- tree was furnished by Blue Mountain Hospital District. Thank you to all you donors. Without you, we wouldn’t have our great meals. Marianne Morris and Su- san Fowle greeted us, and our servers were from Cor- nerstone Christian Fellow- ship. Donna Johnson led the flag salute, and Andy Ander- son asked the blessing. Veanne announced that Ted Williams and the Emer- gency Management Com- mittee have information on how to prepare for flooding should that occur due to the Canyon Creek Complex fire this summer. There is infor- mation on the front table that he left here for your conve- nience. The Chester’s Thriftway gift certificate was won by Donna Johnson, and the Valley View meal for two was won by Billie Bullard. Thursday, Dec. 17, is our Christmas dinner consisting of ham and all the trimmings. It promises to be another good meal. Monday, Dec. 21, we will have shrimp skewers served with rice pilaf. John 14:21 “Those who obey my commandments are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Fa- ther will love them, and I will love them. And I will reveal Myself to each one of them.” FACEBOOKERS: Become an Eagle fan today! Go to: facebook.com/ MyEagleNews Church Services In Grant County Û LivingÛWord Û ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛChristianÛCenter Hwy 26 Mt. Vernon Celebration of Worship Sundays, 5:30 pm Kids Classes 0-6th Grade Kindle the Fire Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm Family Ser vice - all ages YOUTH GROUP Fridays, 6:30 pm Jr. High & Sr. High, 7th-12th PASTOR SHARON MILLER 541-932-4910 www.livingwordcc.com