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A6 Seniors Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, November 30, 2016 G RANT C OUNTY S ENIORS John Day Seniors Alma Joslin JOHN DAY — Nov. 21 we had a wonderful lunch from south of the border: sour cream chicken enchiladas, re- fried beans, Spanish rice, chips and salsa. For dessert we had sopapillas with ice cream. All yummy. There were approxi- mately 30 people for lunch. There were 28 meals de- livered by Pastor Al and Rick Rhinehart from First Chris- tian Church. With the help of Veanne Weddle, there were also 31 frozen meals deliv- ered to shut-ins. First Christian Church served, but due to disabilities, we enlisted the generous help of Veanne and Chris Labhart. Jan Ellison and Karen Barri- etua from the church helped. Ron Dowse and Bonnie Kocis greeted us at the front deck. Karen led the flag sa- lute, and I asked the blessing. Veanne asked that we please not discuss politics or other controversial matters in the center. She also announced a pie social to be held on Dec. 15. Bring any dessert. The seminar on living with a chronic illness started Nov. 22. You may still join in. It will be every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the senior center. Kay Cotham won the Len’s Drug gift certificate, and Marianne Morris won the lunch for two at Valley View. Dec. 1 we will be having baked cod in cream sauce, baked potatoes and birthday cake. Dec. 5 we will have a shrimp basket with coleslaw. Matthew 5:48 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Monument Seniors Soo Yukawa MONUMENT — As I am typing up this article, the first snowfall of the year is happening outside my win- dow. Hurray! It looks to be a promising cold forecast for this winter. I hope that we will have lots of snow to replenish the water in the ground for the summer. Thanksgiving has flown and now on toward Christ- mas. Since we have snow on the ground and hopefully it will be sticking, I think I will try and dig up some Christ- mas decorations to decorate a tree outside. That would be a memorable picturesque moment for my kids. Our hard-working cooks, Terry Cade and Carrie Jew- ell, made us some savory spaghetti, garlic bread, fresh green salad and lem- on cookies for our des- sert. Our greeters were Bob Blakeslee, Bodean Andersen and Marva Walker. Bob led the flag salute, and Bodean prayed the blessing over the meal along with making the announcements. Betty Breeding won a free meal for Valley View. Doug Sweek won the Chester’s Thriftway gift card, and yours truly won the Len’s Drug gift card. Rickie Doland won the turkey raffle and won a free turkey. We had 40 guests on the books and two takeouts. There is a raffle going on for a beautiful Christmas wreath crafted by Judy Har- ris. The drawing for this huge wreath will be held Dec. 11 at the Monument Christmas bazaar. The Christmas ba- zaar will be happening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the senior center. If you would like to set up a booth or want more information, please call Sta- cey Cox. On Dec. 3, the Co-Op will be having its annual event, and it will be held here in Monument at the school. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. There will be a free lunch afterward at the Monument Senior Center. Ladies, our next sew- ing class will be held Dec. 10. All are welcome to join us for some fun time of fel- lowship, a potluck lunch and some sewing, of course. The class is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monument Senior Center. Just bring your sew- ing machine and get ready to sew. We look forward to see- ing you there. Things have quieted down for us, thank goodness. I’m not having a tizzy fit about getting the house clean for guests or cooking up a big meal. I’m not too crazy about having to go out in the cold, though, to do chores and care for the animals, especially the troublesome goats. Last week, we got home from church, and where did we find them? Certain- ly not in the hundred acres. Oh no, that wasn’t good enough. They had to be outside of the fence and on the other side of the road. I have been tempt- ed to shoot the billy goats on the spot a few times. I real- ly need to get rid of the bil- ly goats. They are a thorn in my side right now. Soon, very soon. ... Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)” Prairie City Senior Thrift Store expands hours Students can shop for Christmas gifts after school until 6 p.m. Blue Mountain Eagle The Prairie City Senior Center is providing students an opportuni- ty to shop for Christmas gifts after school at the Senior Thrift Store. The store will be open from 2:30-6 p.m. Mondays through Fri- days from Dec. 1-23, senior center member Frances Preston said. The store is inside the Prairie City Se- nior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave., but is accessible directly through a side door. All the items are donated, Pres- ton said, and the proceeds benefit the senior center. She said students should be able to afford most of the items. “ I’m thinking the most expensive thing in there now is $3 or so. There’s lots of things for a quarter or 50 cents. I think the lowest we go is 10 cents.” Frances Preston, senior center member “Prices are very, very inexpen- sive,” she said. “I’m thinking the most expensive thing in there now is $3 or so. There’s lots of things for a quarter or 50 cents. I think the lowest we go is 10 cents.” Preston said several ceram- ic items for sale would make great gifts. She said Christmas items are currently on sale, in- cluding tree decorations. The store also offers kitchenware, a collection of VHS movies and various “knick knacks,” she said. The store also features a variety of clothing, mostly for adults. Pres- ton said dresses and blouses for women and slacks and dress shirts for men are available, as well as ties and scarves. Preston said, although the se- nior center has been in existence for many years, it only recently purchased the building, which has allowed for greater opportunities, such as the Senior Thrift Store. “Truly, the objectives have been met,” she said. “We’re help- ing seniors put things in the store so they can clean out their homes, and seniors are buying things in the store. We have it open at least one weekend a month where we have the public in, and of course, all the proceeds go to the senior center.” Preston said the senior center does not have an abundance of storage space, but donated items have been trickling in at a perfect pace. She said donations are wel- come, and someone from the senior center could even pick them up if needed. For more information, call Pres- ton at home at 541-820-4463 or on her cellphone at 907-723-7613. OREGON CAPITAL INSIDER Get the inside scoop on state government and politics! 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 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Sunday School....................... 10 am Church....................................11 am Afternoon Service.................... 1 pm No Mid-week Services Visiting Pastors 300 W. Main, John Day 139 N.E. D AYTON S TREET , J OHN D AY 541-575-1355 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. 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