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A6 Seniors Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 18, 2016 G RANT C OUNTY SENIORS John Day Seniors Alma Joslin JOHN DAY — On May 9, we had a good turnout of ap- proximately 36 diners. The lunch was cheesy potato soup, Polish sausage, sauerkraut and Waldorf salad. For dessert, Lisa made but- terscotch blondies — delicious. Besides those dining at the center, Francis and Bonnie Ko- cis delivered 20 more lunches, plus 20 frozen meals to shut- ins. Veanne Weddle did the Mt. Vernon route. Marianne Morris and Ron Dowse greeted us and our servers were from Redeemer Lutheran Church. Buzz Gilm- ore led the lag salute and Fran- cis asked the blessing. Serving were Bonnie and Francis Ko- cis, Buzz and Bobbie Gilmore, and Betty Holznagel. Veanne announced the cen- ter was taking donations for the silent auction and the dessert auction for the fundraiser on May 21 for the Pereira family. Also a reminder that at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, there will be a speaker here on “at risk drivers.” Buzz Gilmore noticed all the Mother’s Day decora- tions that Linda Stoltz had put up. A big thank you goes out to Linda for all she does. Buzz Harris won the Len’s Drug gift card and Curt Pereira won the free meal. On May 12, we had a full house for our Mother’s Day dinner. There were approxi- mately 80 in-house diners plus the Glasses delivered 32 meals with the help of Veanne. We had homemade chicken cordon bleu, dilled potatoes, steamed asparagus and fresh croissants. For dessert, Lisa made fresh strawberry pie. Then of course we had our choice of milk, but- termilk, lemonade, grape juice, coffee or tea. The entree was furnished by Old West Federal Credit Union, represented by Jeanne Day, Cin- dy Streeter and Julie Johns. Ron Dowse and David Pasko greeted us while Donna Johnson led the lag salute and Pastor Levi Manitsas asked the blessing. Our servers were Levi Manitsas, Donna Johnson, Don- na Mulder, Zola Pike and Linda Sprouffske, representing Cor- nerstone Christian Fellowship. Veanne introduced Angie Jones from the People Mov- er. She told us there will be an open house at the People Mov- er building from 12-3 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. That is also customer appreciation day and all rides are free. Better reserve early. She also announced veter- ans ride free to all medical ap- pointments. On Saturday, May 21, there will be four shuttle runs to the Seneca Oyster Feed throughout the day. Call 541- 575-2370 for more information or to make reservations. On Saturday, May 28, there will be a birthday party for Bil- ly Drinkwater from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Valley View. He will be 99 years young and has been a blessing to Grant County. Bob Meador won the Ches- ter’s Thriftway gift card and Helen Bogart won the Valley View lunch for two. There were also other gifts won by various people. Thursday, May 19, we will have barbecued spare ribs with corn on the cob, and on Monday, May 23, we will have chicken garlic pizza with salad and ice cream. Psalm 96:4 “Great is The Lord and most and most wor- thy of praise; He is to be feared above all gods.” Monument Seniors Soo Yukawa MONUMENT — Wouldn’t you know it, the day I put away my winter clothes and brought out my sum- mer clothes was the same day we had that freaky, cra- zy rain and hailstorm pass through Monument. Ever since that day, it’s been all gloomy and rainy. Well, I refuse to bring those winter clothes back out. No way! I don’t care if I freeze a little. Our cooks, Terry Cade and Carrie Jewell, made us some scrumptious and fab- ulous Swedish meatballs (yum!) with noodles, gravy, fresh green salad and cob- bler for dessert. Our greeters were Bob Blakeslee, Bodean Ander- sen and Jimmy Cole. Bob led the flag salute and Bo- dean prayed the blessing for our meal. Dan Clifford won the Len’s Drug gift card; Jack Sweek got the free meal ticket and yours truly won the Chester’s Thriftway gift card. Thank you to our gener- ous donors. Chris Labhart from John Day, Richard from Bend and Junji and Kathy Yukawa from Seattle joined us for lunch. I hope they all liked the delicious meal. There will be a CPR, AED and first aid certifica- tion class offered by Rose Howe from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (approximately) on Satur- day, May 28, at the Mon- ument Senior Center. The cost is $45 per person. To sign up, contact Rose Howe at 541-934-2088. Bring a sack lunch. Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic will provide dental services such as exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings and root canals. Pay by ap- pointment based on house- hold income. To schedule an appoint- ment, call 541-575-0429 Ext. 4529. This service is located in the Grant County Health Department. There is an on-going raf- fle for a Father’s Day gift basket. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Try and win a special gift for that special man in your life. September 24 will be our Harvest Festival. Mark your calendar so you won’t forget. More detailed infor- mation is coming. Jack Cavender and Tom Campbell are both in hos- pitals and would appreciate cards. There will be a La- dies’ Night Out at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, at Mon- ument Bible Fellowship. All ladies are welcome; the last one was quite a success. Colossians 1:15-17 “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things creat- ed that are in heaven, and that are in earth visible and invisible, whether they be thrones or dominions, or principalities, or pow- ers; all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” Prairie City Seniors Rose Coombs PRAIRIE CITY — On May 11, we had 69 names on the book. Buzz led the lag salute, and Jack Retherford asked the blessing. Julia Da- vis won the $5 in trade donat- ed by Prairie Hardware and Gifts. Ron Dowse conducted his AARP driver training class before and after the meal. The big announcement was that Sandi Rennels and Bill Newell got married on May 7. Congratulations! And she oficially submitted her resignation as secretary of the Site Committee. She has all kinds of other things to do now. Several trips planned and I don’t know what all, as Sheriff Taylor would say. The other announcement concerns a birthday party for Billy Drinkwater on May 28, at Valley View from 2:30- 3:30 p.m. when cake will be served. It will be his 99th. Hope to see you all there. The party who said that they would pay for the new steak knives did so. Thanks a bundle, dear anonymous per- son. We didn’t need them for our meal on Wednesday, which had a very interest- ing entree: sartu di riso. It is a rice bread that has sausage baked inside. A bundt pan makes it possible. Boy, was it delicious! I had two helpings. Along with that, we had cot- tage cheese, a green salad, ex- tra sauce for the sartu di riso, rolls and a cut-up cinnamon roll with ice cream for dessert. Oh, and the salad dressing was a raspberry vinaigrette that those in the know raved about. Wow. What a meal. Patty, Wendy and Scott brought Dorothy Blasing, Ralph Wilson and Otho Lau- rance from Blue Mountain Care Center. The Site Committee held their regular meeting after the meal. We had been wait- ing for the new dishwasher. Come to ind out that after we made the decision to buy it, the company changed their rules and will now only lease them. Why? Who knows. So we saved that large outlay. The company will install and ensure proper working order. So, we will try again. Hopeful in waiting. I have lots to report in the garden section: The poppy bloomed, the tulip survived without being nibbled on by Bambi and the grapevine does have little grape buds on it. So I guess it does have grapes. The birds will be hap- py. As I was digging away in the new vegetable garden bed, I hit an immovable ob- ject that wasn’t a rock. And it was pink. I got the dirt dug out around it and discovered a marker that said “Corner- stone Surveying.” Well, what do you know about that? An investigation is under way… So, here comes summer. Have to start thinking about putting in the A/C next. That means it is only one year until the solar eclipse that will trav- el through our valley. Those in the know project that over 10,000 extra people will come to watch it with us. Are you prepared? Amos 8:9 “In that day, de- clares the Sovereign Lord, I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth in broad daylight.” Church Services In Grant County Redeemer Lutheran Church Come Worship with us at 627 SE Hillcrest, John Day 1 st & 3 rd Sunday Worship & Communion ...............................10 am 2 nd , 4 th & 5 th Sunday Worship ..........10 am Wednesday Evening Bible Study.......6 pm For information: 541-575-2348 Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 139 N.E. D AYTON S TREET , J OHN D AY 541-575-2180 Sunday Worship Service 10 am Pastor Levi Manitsas cornerstonejohnday@gmail.com 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