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A6 Seniors Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, December 14, 2016 G RANT C OUNTY S ENIORS John Day Seniors Alma Joslin JOHN DAY — Monday, Dec. 5, was a pretty nasty day out, but we had approx- imately 40 diners at the cen- ter. We enjoyed a lunch of popcorn shrimp, beer-bat- tered french fries, coleslaw and Texas toast, followed by hot-out-of-the-oven cranberry crunch. Another wonderful meal. Karen Bai- ley and Kris Labhart, repre- senting the Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary, deliv- ered 29 meals and 26 frozen ones to shut-ins. Then they served us. Ron Dowse and Merrie Henry were at the desk. Karen led the flag sa- lute, and I asked the bless- ing. I won the Len’s Drug gift certificate, and Vicki Harrison won the free meal for two at Valley View. Thursday, Dec. 8, we had a low attendance for lunch — the weather was terrible. We only had ap- proximately 36 diners, but lunch was great. We had baked chicken, cornbread stuffing, mixed veggies, cottage cheese salad and dinner rolls. For dessert, we had homemade brownies. The entree was furnished by Iron Triangle Logging. At the desk were David Pasko and Merrie Henry. Jay and Brenda Laramasso delivered 41 lunches, and our servers were from the Cornerstone Christian Fel- lowship. They were Donna Johnson, Carla and Andy Anderson, Zola Pike, San- dy Johnson and Pastor Levi Manitsas. Donna led the flag salute, and Pastor Levi asked the blessing. Veanne announced that on Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. there will be Bingo at the Canyon City Community Hall. Zola Pike won the Chester’s Thrift- way gift card, and Buzz Harris won the meal for two at Valley View. Extra door prizes were won by Everett King, Margaret Glass, Don- na Johnson, Veanne Wed- dle, Jim Thomason, Roberta Dowse and Merrie Henry. Thursday, Dec. 15, we will have cheese-stuffed meat- loaf and garlic mashed pota- toes. There will be a pie so- cial, so bring a dessert and give our cooks a break. The following Monday we will have Italian wedding soup and supreme pizza. Luke 1:78: “Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us.” Monument Seniors Soo Yukawa MONUMENT — For our first Tuesday meal of De- cember, we thank the cooks Terry Cade and Carrie Jew- ell for making us a variety of wonderful pizzas. They also made us a great fresh green salad and cookies. We had 38 guests on our books and 11 takeouts. Our greet- ers were Bob Blakeslee, Bodean Andersen and Mar- va Walker. Bob led us in the flag salute, and Bodean made the announcements and prayed the blessing of our meal. Sylvia Cockerell won a free meal. Donny Lippert won the Len’s Drug gift card, and the lucky win- ner of Chester’s Thriftway gift card was Jessie Binger. Bob Cockerell won the tur- key raffle. We thank all our generous donors for their support of the Monument Senior Center. Last Monday, I was plot- ting premeditated murder. I went down to feed the goats, and the billy goat, Steve, was just shivering and look- ing very pathetic. He lost his position as the head goat this past summer to Perry, and apparently Perry didn’t allow Steve to sleep in the goat shed. The poor goat must have spent the night outside in the snow and cold all alone. Well, this just made me livid. (I’m such a control-freak.) So, I stood there staring for a while contemplating what I was going to do to Perry. I thought about just shooting Perry on the spot for being such a bully to Steve. But, then I thought how was I going to move the body? Would I just leave it there? If I left it there, would a predator smell it and then attack my other goats and eat them? How would I dispose of the body? Oh, so many thoughts were whirling around in my head. Finally, I just left him alone, for now. I found Felix outside the fence later that same day. I had the dogs chase him to get him back in the gate, but they bit him. So then Felix hid under the barn and re- fused to come out for about three days. I left him there to fend for himself. We fi- nally managed to get him back into the pen with the others. These goats are truly a thorn in my side. I must get rid of Perry and Felix. They are the worst trouble- makers, the rotten apples of the bunch. Soon, very soon, I will resolve this little is- sue. Keeping my fingers crossed, or somebody’s gonna die! Ha. Well, I hope everyone will be preparing for a real cold snap at the end of this week. Supposedly, the tem- perature in Monument is going to be -5 degrees Fahr- enheit. I don’t know for sure because the weather fore- casters keep changing their reports. We shall see, but be ready, just in case. Isaiah 53:2 “For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground: He hath no form no comeliness; And when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.” Prairie City Seniors Rose Coombs PRAIRIE CITY — An- other red letter day in the proceedings of our center: We received notification from the Barbara Knudsen Charitable Foundation that they have awarded us a grant that will enable us to have a proper exit ramp and door from the back room con- structed. PTL. Of course, because of the weather, that won’t happen until spring, but at least we are assured that it will happen. Thanks to all who labored over this particular piece of paper to get all the I’s dotted and T’s crossed correctly. We also got the heating stove for the hall serviced and repaired. Hallelujah! Things are getting taken care of, and I appreciate all those who make it their business to see that things get taken care of. Our Christmas dinner will be on Dec. 14, so bring your pies for the dessert. We will not have a meal on the Dec. 21, but will on the Dec. 28. So make a note of that. Harold did the table set- ting up; Larry, Carlos, Buzz and Ken took care of the deliveries; and Julia, Livy, Donna, Gary and Veeann helped out in the kitchen and drink delivering. There were 64 names on the book. The gifts certificate donated by Prairie Hard- ware & Gift went to Larry Wright. Buzz led the flag salute, and Jack asked the blessing. We want to welcome the Hacklers and Brooks. Hope they will return. Lorna and Krystin brought Lois Hill, Dorothy Blasing, Marilyn Randall and Otho Laurance. We extended our sympa- thies to the family of Ralph Wilson. The menu: Chili and cornbread, fried potatoes, green salad and brown- ies with fudge frosting for dessert. Mmmm. That sure sounds good. We made the trip to Bend again for Derrol’s little op- eration. All that the doctor found was good ol’ scar tis- sue that had grown over the neck of the bladder. This happened at least six times, I think. He’s sure getting tired of it. One more trip to Bend for that post-op and to see the neck surgeon. I’m getting pretty good at mak- ing that drive. Used to go to sleep for most of it, but now I remember most of the sights along the route since I am driving. For those who want to know how Derrol is do- ing, he’s recovering nicely. Made it to church for part of the service on the Dec. 4. First time he has been able to do that since Oct. 4. (Hospital beds don’t count.) He’s able to eat a regular diet. Haven’t tried steak or chops yet, but he had a BLT while waiting in the recov- ery room on Dec. 7. He said it really tasted good, and he ate the whole thing, plus french fries. Whee! Luke 12:23 “Life is more than food” John 4:34 “Je- sus said, ‘My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work.’” John 6:27 “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life which the Son of Man will give you.” MyEagleNews.com Church Services In Grant County Come Worship with us at
