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A6 Seniors Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, August 3, 2016 G RANT C OUNTY SENIORS John Day Seniors Alma Joslin JOHN DAY — On July 25, we had a very small turnout for lunch. We only had 20 diners, but Darlene Nodine and Veanne Weddle delivered 33 lunches plus 37 frozen lunches to shut- ins. We had batter-fried ish, cau- lilower in cheese sauce and a savory rice salad, which I really liked, and corn mufins. Then a choice of ice cream or sherbert for dessert. Ron Dowse and Billie Bullard greeted us, while Darlene led the lag salute and Corinne Stennett asked the blessing. Darlene and Merrie Henry did the serving, represent- ing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Veanne gave a huge thanks to Benita and Jimmy Maple for the zucchinis. Don’t forget, Medi- care 101 is from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 15. Also, don’t forget the spaghetti feed fundraiser on Aug. 10 for the Grant County Minis- terial Association, to be used to help locals in need. Corinne Stinnett won the Len’s Drug gift certiicate, and Bonnie Pickle won the free meal. On July 28, we had approxi- mately 64 diners for a great meal. Shay ixed bacon wrapped meat- loaf, cottage fries, green beans with onion and bacon, sour- dough bread and butter, and Lisa made a pineapple-cherry dump cake for dessert. The entree was furnished by Mosier’s Home Furnishings. Merrie Henry and Bonnie Kocis greeted us. David Turner and Jim Maple delivered 48 meals with the help of Veanne. Our servers were from St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. They were represented by David Turner, Jim Maple, Walt and Agnes Hall, Joan Vet- ter and Jean Madesh. Walt led the lag salute, and Jim asked the blessing. Veanne announced the fair is free to seniors age 65 and older all four days. Also, on Aug. 11, we will be having a special fair lunch consisting of barbecued ribs with potato salad and other barbecue sides. There will be ex- tra door prizes that day as well. She presented Don Caldwell a certiicate of appreciation for all he has done for us over the past 18 years. She also thanked his wife, Carolyn, for sharing him with us. They will be leaving the area. There will be a “Build Your Budget” class on Aug. 18. You can call DHS or Veanne for more information. We had a few guests on Thursday: We were glad to see Nancy Swayne, and she brought her daughter, Faith- anne Swayne, from Boise. Buzz Harris brought his son, Jerry, and grandchildren, Laurie and Dan- iel, from Caldwell, Idaho. On Thursday, Aug. 4, we will have unstuffed cabbage rolls, soup and corn salad. Then on Monday, Aug. 8, we will have tuna tetrazzini, and Jim is sure we will have some kind of zuc- chini, as it will be National Zuc- chini Day. Don Caldwell won the Ches- ter’s Thriftway gift certiicate, and Pat Amling won the Valley View lunch for two. Isaiah 49:13 “The Lord com- forts His people and will have compassion on His aflicted ones.” 3 33 3333333333 3 3333333333 3 333 3 3 333333 3 33 3 333 3 333 3 3 333 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 33333 3 33 Prairie City Seniors Rose Coombs PRAIRIE CITY — Hot enough for ya? Just about right. Any warmer would be uncomfortable. The old hall was comfortable on July 27, too. It wasn’t too hot or too cold. It made for an enjoyable mealtime experience. I can re- member back in the old days when it was either too hot or too cold, so I am thankful for air conditioners and heat- ers. Helen said the A/C in the kitchen was, and I quote, “Mahvalous!” You have to say that with a Southern accent. So, on to the day’s activ- ities. Frances had her store open, and there was lots to choose from. I made another donation from my gleanings in the attic. I didn’t have time to “shop,” though, which is prob- ably a good thing. Ahem. Harold and Buzz did the table setting, and Buzz, Larry and Ken did the home deliver- ies. There was another person who helped with deliveries, but I didn’t catch who it was. I was a little distracted because I had to run the registration desk again. Lots of people wanted a ticket on the 50/50 drawing. Diana Burril was the winner with a prize of $18. She had two of her grandchildren with her, too. Come again. Buzz led the lag salute, and Jack Retherford asked the blessing. Leone Meador won the birthday prize of $10 in trade donated by Huffman’s Market — and there were seven others who had July birthdays: Helen Bogart, Gary Jacobson, Jean Kline, Larry Wright, Roberta Dowse, Joann Wilson and Jack Retherford. Wow! And you’d never guess who won the $5 in trade do- nated by Prairie Hardware & Gifts! Leone Meador. Now that proves that we don’t fudge the drawings. We had 77 names on the book, too. So with all that out of the way, we got down to the seri- ous business of eating our ine repast. We had orange juice, confetti coleslaw, fried pota- toes, ish (tilapia?), rolls and magic chocolate lan cake. Now I am not a ish eater unless it comes out of a tuna or salmon can, but I actually liked the ish. And that dessert was something else, too! It’s magic because of the way it is put together and what it looks like after it’s baked. What was on the bottom percolates up through what was on top during the cooking process, so that what was on top ends up on the bottom. Then they drizzle caramel syrup all over it. Oh my goodness gracious sakes alive. How do people igure out how to do that? It was delicious! OK. On to other stuff. Lor- na and Krystin brought Marilyn Randall, Otho Laurence, Lois Hill and Dorothy Blasing from Blue Mountain Care Center. Prairie Baptist Church conducted a Vacation Bible School this week. Derrol said he saw one proud grandma taking a photo of a little boy just before he was to go into the building. Then a little lat- er he saw the same little boy being taken home crying his eyes out. Nobody told him that Grandma wasn’t gonna stay, I guess. Ahhh. Maybe next year. Poor little fella. Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Monument Seniors Soo Yukawa MONUMENT — On July 26, our meal was prepared by our chefs, Terry Cade and Carrie Jewell. Their hard efforts gave all who came to lunch a relief from having to cook for ourselves in the heat wave we’ve been hav- ing. It was a nice meal of chicken enchiladas, refried beans, Spanish rice, fresh salad and birthday cake for dessert. Our greeters were Bob Blakeslee, Bodean Andersen and Jimmy Cole. Bob led the lag sa- lute, and Bodean made announce- ments and prayed the blessing over our meal. Linda Blakeslee won a free meal. Linda Abra- ham won the Chester’s Thriftway gift card, and yours truly won the Len’s Drug gift card. A great shout of thanks to our generous donors. We had 55 guests on our books and 10 take-outs. Earl Bin- ger’s mother and sister visited us for lunch from Long Creek. Just in case you haven’t heard, Lorraine Vogt is doing well and will be coming home soon from the hospital. As soon as she gets home, there will be a meal de- livery plan set up. May the Lord continue to heal her and give comfort to her and her family. Don’t forget that we will have a big Fall festival and Buckaroo on Sept. 24. There is going to be a dinner consisting of elk and salm- on, rafles and more. I can’t wait. I can’t believe that summer is quickly passing by. The days are already getting shorter. I have been told by many that I have talked with that this summer has been extremely busy. I can totally relate. I feel almost overwhelmed with things to do and some having See SENIORS, Page A7 Church Services In Grant County 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