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A6 Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, February 10, 2016 G RANT C OUNTY SENIORS John Day Seniors Alma Joslin JOHN DAY — On Feb. 1, we had a lunch of baked Spanish omelet with sour cream and salsa, hash brown patties, banana bread and fresh oranges. There were approximately 28 din- ers present. There were 20 outside meals delivered plus 35 frozen ones went out to shut-ins. Marianne Morris and Merrie Henry greeted us. Our servers were Virginia Miller and Mary Lou Hor- ton from Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary. These two ladies also delivered the meals with the help of Veanne Weddle. Virginia led the flag sa- lute, and Ben Luethe asked the blessing. Also, thank you to Vicki Harrison who rolled silverware. I really appreciate everyone pitch- ing in to do that job. It is really helpful to have it all done ahead of time. Veanne announced the drawing for the quilt will be Thursday, March 24, at the Easter dinner. Jan Ellison won the Len’s Drug gift cer- tificate and Ben Luethe won the free meal. Feb. 4 was our Mardi Gras luncheon. It consist- ed of gumbo soup, tropi- cal fruit glazed pork, ov- en-baked sweet potatoes, Riviera-blend veggies, din- ner rolls and, for dessert, birthday cake. The entrée was furnished by Grandkids Inheritance, and the birth- day cake was furnished by Driskill Memorial Chapel and Blue Mountain Hos- pice. Thank you, folks; we couldn’t do it without you. Ron Dowse and David Pasko greeted us. Our serv- ers were from the John Day Church of the Nazarene. There were 22 meals plus four frozen ones de- livered by Joel and Joan Tayles, Dale Stennett and Gene Leigh, with the help of Veanne. Gene Freshour led the flag salute, and Dale Sten- nett asked the blessing. Serving the meal were Tra- cie Andrews, Edie and Kurt Komning, Gene and Jeanne Freshour, Jessie Lewis and Bob Lee. Veanne announced that Tracie Andrews has mis- placed her day planner. If anyone has found it or ac- cidentally picked it up here at the Center, please contact Tracie or Veanne. Veanne’s number is 541-575-2949. A big thank you to Linda Stoltz for handing out beads to all the women and gold coins to all the men for our Mardi Gras day. It was Edie Komning’s birthday. Gene Essex won the Chester’s Thriftway gift cer- tificate, and Nancy Swayne won the Valley View lunch for two. Nancy Elliott, Ken Henry, Nicky Essex and Helen Bogart won the extra door prizes. Thursday, Feb. 11, will be our Valentine’s dinner which will be chicken scam- pi, rice pilaf and a special dessert. Monday, Feb. 15, it will be hot turkey sand- wiches. Psalm 55:22 “Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you. He will not permit the Godly to slip and fall.” Prairie City Seniors Rose Coombs PRAIRIE CITY — We’re looking forward to spring, so RXU PHDO UHÀHFWHG WKDW GHVLUH We had apple juice, three dif- ferent types of baked beans, po- tato salad, pickled beets, chick- en thighs, rolls and zucchini bars for dessert. Hit the spot. I was the announcer due to the resignation of “Chairman” Joe due to health reasons. We appreciate all the work he did for the organization the last couple of years and wish him well in the future. I had Commissioner Chris /DEKDUW OHDG WKH ÀDJ VDOXWH No one should have had any GLI¿FXOW\ LQ VHHLQJ WKH ÀDJ $Q H[WUHPHO\ ODUJH 86 ÀDJ has been given to us, and it is attached to the west wall over the stage. “They” are working on getting an Oregon state ÀDJDOVRWRJREHVLGHWKH86 one. Thanks so much. We had 76 names on the book. Ben Luethe won the JLIW FHUWL¿FDWH GRQDWHG E\ Prairie Hardware & Gifts. Pastor Jack Retherford asked the blessing. In doing more cleaning of the various nooks and cran- nies in the building, I came DFURVV D FDQ WKDW ZDV ¿OOHG with nice capped ball-point pens with our name, address and phone number on them. Who? When? Why? Not a clue. So they were placed on the registration desk, and at the end of the day the can was only half full. Goody, goody. Our volunteer servers in- cluded Carla Wright, Mar- jean Koser, Fran Bunch and Ginger Kendall. Harold passed out the desserts. It was good to see the Labharts here again. Both Chris and Kris. I still think it is amazing that two people with the same name would get mar- ried. Lorna and Kellyn brought Dorothy Blasing, Dollina Hum- phreys, Lois Hill and Marilyn Randall from Blue Mountain Care Center. Wednesday, Feb. 10, will be our Valentine’s Day dinner. You should come if for no other rea- son than to see the special nap- kins that will be at each place setting. We thank Prairie Hard- ware & Gifts for this donation, too. If you come early, around 10:30 a.m., you will be able to hear the Grant County Jammers doing their thing. They get to- gether every week, so this will be a special treat for them and us. You may ask “What is a jammer?” A jammer is a musi- cian who participates in a “jam session.” A jam session is when musicians get together and just play whatever each one of them wants to play. It is not a sched- uled, choreographed perfor- mance like a concert. That is one way to play your instrument and not think of it as “practice” or “rehearsing.” You are just play- ing for fun. Love it. Years ago (ahem), that’s what my dad’s family always did when they got together after any holiday meal. Helps you to be ready to play on a moment’s notice when there is no time for any practice or rehearsal. And remember, if you have an instrument that isn’t being used, you may donate it to the Juniper Arts Council, which will loan it to someone who needs an instrument. You get a tax deduction, and the person gets an instrument. Win, win. I Chron. 25:7, 8 “… all of them trained and skilled in mu- sic ... young and old alike …” for your pieces of thread and other trash while sewing. I made one for my older daugh- ter, and my little girl helped Soo Yukawa make her own. I tried to make a third one, but I somehow made a big boo boo. I think MONUMENT — We had it was rather pretty hopeless quite a crowd for our Feb. 2 if Judy thought it best to just lunch. Our greeters were Bob scrap the whole thing and start Blakeslee, Bodean Andersen DQRWKHURQH+D and Marva Walker. Bob led the I am so enjoying learning ÀDJ VDOXWH DQG %RGHDQ PDGH to sew but I do not like to tear the announcements and prayed out mistakes, and I really don’t the blessing over our meal. like to iron. We also had a won- Our cooks, Terry Cade derful meal we shared together and Carrie Jewell, whipped and great fellowship. Of course up some very delectable stro- I stuffed myself. Our next sew- ganoff, bread sticks, fresh ing get together will be 9 a.m. green salad and pudding with to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at whipped cream for our des- the Monument Senior Center. sert. The Len’s Drug gift card We will be making cute little went to Bruce Kramer. Judy EDJV+RSHWRVHH\RXWKHUH Harris and Larry Voight won , MXVW ¿QDOO\ PDGH D 6KXW- the free meals. WHUÀ\DOEXPWKURXJKWKH,QWHU- Veanne Weddle was pres- net. I don’t even know when ent to assist anyone who wants was the last time I had pictures to receive and apply for the printed other than Christmas energy assistance program. cards. It could be like al- We also had Betty Richard’s most 10 years. Remember the ex-daughter-in-law and grand- commercial a few years back daughter, Christine and LeAnn where certain pictures were Richards join us for lunch from being deleted to make room John Day. We had 49 guests in for more current pictures? Yes, our books and four takeouts. we were like that. You still have another Being in the digital world month to buy tickets for your of pictures has its drawbacks. chance to win a beautiful quilt I think we have thousands of made and donated by Char- pictures saved on a hard drive lotte Brody from Baker City. that have yet to be printed onto This beautiful quilt will be tangible paper. That was why I UDIÀHG RII LQ 0DUFK $OO WKH decided to make an album. It money will go to the Senior took a few hours, but I think it Center general funds. will turn out well. I made one Don’t forget to come to the for my mother-in-law of the basketball game this coming grandkids for her birthday. I Saturday, Feb. 13. It will be also made one for us. I can’t pretty exciting, I guarantee. wait to see how they turned We just had our sewing out. I like hanging lots of pic- class on Feb. 6. It was awe- tures on the walls. Pictures VRPH -XG\ +DUULV KDG RXU along with live plants make a projects pre-cut and ready to home more cozy and homey. be sewn. We made these really Matthew 6:21 “For where great sacs with pin cushions to your treasure is, there will your hang on the table next to you heart be also.” Monument Seniors Church Services In Grant County CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 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 521 E. Main • John Day • 541-575-1895 wwww.johndaynazarene.com
