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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 3, 2021)
A8 SENIORS & HISTORY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, February 3, 2021 GRANT COUNTY SENIORS Monument Seniors Soo Yukawa Terry Cade and Carrie Jew- ell prepared for us a wonderful meal of stuffed pork tender- loin, scalloped potatoes, din- ner rolls, carrots and birthday cake. I savored every morsel. We applaud the ladies for our delicious meal. I especially loved the dessert. We had Jan Ensign and Bob Cockrell fill out the paperwork and count the money. Sylvia delivered the yummy meals to the patrons at the door. We thank everyone involved in the preparations and distribu- tions of our Tuesday meals. This also includes those who help clean our facility as well. A shout of appreciation and thanks goes to Heather Riggs. I want to call for all prayer warriors out there to stand in the gap with me to pray for the children of our nation and around the world. I received from the Lord a burden to start praying for the children the latter part of 2019, and all of 2020. I now understand why. I saw a three-minute video made by a young girl of about 15 years old. Her video was called “Numb.” It portrayed her reflecting on her life as she looked at pictures when she had the freedom to go to summer camps, meet with her friends and go to school. The young girl then sits on her bed to look at her “homework” assignments on her computer, and it fast forwards to her in different outfits. In the fast play of her, still on the bed, outfits changing, and towards the end, she is emotional, frus- trated and crying. There is no sound, which made it even more powerful. Let us pray for these beau- tiful children. I did not realize the trauma that these children are going through with these lockdowns. It is not just here in the USA but all over the world. Pray for their hearts, minds and spirits to not get discouraged or hopeless. Pray for the protection of these pre- cious children. The new girls have finally learned to go in the goat shed. OK, they now realize to fol- low you in to get fed in there for the night. Thank goodness I don’t have to chase them in. They are adjusting to life on our little farm, and they seem happy. They stand by the fence next to the stinky boys, though. I will let them out in a few months. Hopefully I will have fall babies again. That was much easier to deal with than winter babies. Squirt is growing really nice and healthy. He is so darn cute, and I cannot decide to band him or not, to keep him or sell him. I can’t keep every goat I think is cute. But since he is so friendly and we can just pick him up, it is a tempt- ing option. I will have to think about that one. Maybe I will train some of the goats to be pack ani- mals? I don’t know if that would work; they can be ornery creatures. Ha. That will take some thinking and scheming. Ha. Ephesians 5:18-19 “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in Psalms and hymns and spir- itual songs, singing and mak- ing melody in your heart to the LORD.” Prairie City Seniors Rose Coombs In the demo and construc- tion and cleaning in the back room at the senior hall, we found some old newspapers from October 1977. Here- with some prices: hamburger, $0.89 a pound; 46 oz. can tomato juice, $0.59; 200 count Kleenex box, $0.58; stalk of celery, $0.29; 25-pound sack of flour, $1.99; veal Parme- san dinner at a cafe, $1.99. Ah, the good old days. Water- gate was still making head- lines, and the president was Jimmy Carter. On to the present: Tom, Laura B. and Angie fixed a delicious meal of chicken and biscuits, veggies, green salad and birthday cake supplied by Driskill Memorial Chapel. Carlos made the home deliv- eries, and Carla and Gin- ger made the door deliveries. Pam made sure that the reg- istration was all marked cor- rectly. That is a very import- ant job, and I’m so glad that I don’t have to do it! Thanks to all who have a part in getting the meal cooked, delivered and checked off. We appreci- ate you all! I was doubly thankful that I did not have to cook. Derrol had to make a run to Bend in the ambulance to get an angiogram on Mon- day. We got home on Tues- day — exhausted! He’s fine and just has to heal up from the wounds that the medical personnel had to make in his body. And kudos to all those medical personnel! They were all so kind and patient and helpful to us in that stressful situation. Thanks to Pastor Keith and son Joel for transportation to and from Bend. And all praise to the Lord for his comfort and direction. I just noticed the eclectic reading material (i.e. books) that is stacked up on the chair side reading table: “Bad Hab- its of Jesus,” “Charles Spur- geon,” “Tales from Out There” and “The Vagabonds.” The last one is about Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone and their journeys around the USA back in 1915- 1925 in Model T and A auto- mobiles. The “Out There” is not space related, but about places in the wide open West — like Grant County (ahem.) And did you realize that Jesus would have any bad habits? (Think spit and eyes.) I was having a bad day because my computer mouse died, and I was experienc- ing solitaire withdrawal. Got lots of reading and needle- point done, though. Happily, I was loaned a mouse so I could combat the panic attack and get back to the game! I’m writing this missive on National Puzzle Day. Bet you didn’t know that there was such a thing. Hey, there’s a day for everything now! And because there are only 365 days, each day has more than one thing. Anyway, I received a puzzle for Christ- mas that is very different than a regular jigsaw puzzle. Been very hesitant to get it out and get started. My comfort zone is kinda small, I guess. Now, give me a piano to clean or a building to tear down and I’m rarin’ to go! So why should a little thing like a different type of puzzle make me anxious? Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always… Let your gentleness be evident to all. Do not be anxious about anything, but… present your requests to God. And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” John Day Seniors Dusty Harris Can you believe it’s Febru- ary already? I’m not sure I can. January went by fast. I have green beans poking their little head out, and I have tulips with the potatoes. Well as you know our sur- prise first lunch was honey mus- tard chicken with rice. On Feb. 4, we’ll have chicken Parmigiana pasta, cucumber tomato salad, bread sticks and birthday cake sponsored by Driskill Memorial Chapel. On Feb. 8, we’ll have stuffed pork loin, garlic mashed pota- toes and Italian love cake. On Feb. 11, we’ll have beef stir fry with fried rice, egg drop soup and carrot cake roll. We are so thankful for our cooks. Thanks, you two. Psalm 6:2 “Have compas- sion on me, Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, Lord, for my body is in agony.” OUT OF THE PAST 75 years ago After a long intermission due to the awarding of gifts donated by the merchants of John Day and Canyon City, the game went on. In the third quarter the teams matched shots most of the way. The fourth period saw Con- don pull away out into front in scoring. Grant cut it down, and it was a wild game to the end. Tierney led his Blue Devil five in scoring with 10 counters, while Livingston racked up 12 for the Prospectors. Condon nips Grant 34-30 in basketball thriller The Condon Blue Devils handed Grant a 34 to 30 defeat before a large crowd in the Grant gym last Saturday night, in a Polio benefit basketball game. The game started out fast and lively as Grant took the lead in the early minutes. Then Condon cut the lead down and almost caught the Prospectors at the halfway mark. The score was 15-12. 50 years ago Elwood Allen, 55, is drown- ing victim The body of Elwood Allen, 55, son of the late Jess Allen, was found about noon Thursday in the John Day River a short distance west of Mt. Vernon. Allen was found missing Wednesday evening after one wheel of his pickup truck left the Old Airport Road bridge cross- ing Canyon Creek. The bridge, located next to and slightly behind the Grant Union High School building, leads to his home. Sheriff Tom Negus said it is believed Allen fell into the creek while attempting to leave the halted vehicle. Due to recent rain and runoff, the creek is higher and swifter than normal. Allen’s brother, Royel, and his family learned of the disappear- ance Wednesday evening, some- Eagle file photo time after the approximately 8 From 50 years ago: Canyon Creek is swollen from recent rain and runoff. o’clock mishap. Redeemer Lutheran Church Come Worship with us at John Day Valley Mennonite Church 24/7 Inspirational Christian Broadcasting Meeting every Sunday at Mt. Vernon Grange Hall Tune into KSPL 98.1 FM Sunday School ...............................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............10:50 a.m. For more information, call 541 620-0340 Pastor Leland Smucker Everyone Welcome • 541-932-2861 Grace Chapel (EMC ) S211472-1 Sunday School (all ages) 9:30-10:30 Sunday Worship 10:45-12:00 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church Corner of S Canyon Blvd and SW 2 nd Mon. - Fri. Mass - 12:05 pm Saturday Mass - 5:00 pm Sunday Mass - 9:00 am Holy Days Mass: Noon & 6 pm Confession: Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm Anytime by appointment 541-974-8638 St. Anne Monument - 2nd & 4th Sundays at 12:30 pm Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 am - 12 Noon Sunday Worship • 9AM 2 Corinthians 5:17 Every Sunday in the L.C. Community Center (Corner of Second & Allen) Contact Paster Ed Studtmann at 541-421-3888 • Begins at 4:00pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School ...................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .. 10:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .. 10:50 a.m. No Mid-week Services Pastor Jesse Gosnell 300 W. Main, John Day 541-575-1355 627 SE Hillcrest, John Day 1 st Sunday Worship/Communion ..................10am 3 rd Sunday Worship/Communion/Potluck ...4:30pm 2 nd , 4 th & 5 th Sunday Worship .........................10am Sunday Bible Study .....................................8:45am For information: 541-575-2348 Community Church SUNDAY SERVICE..............9 am SUNDAY SERVICE ...........9 am 541-932-4800 EVERYONE WELCOME (541) 575-1326 johndayUMC@gmail.com 126 NW Canton, John Day Food Pantry Friday 3-4PM Like us on Facebook! FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 154 E. Williams St. Prairie City, Oregon 541 820-4437 Pastor Robert Perkins JOHN DAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School ..................... 9:45 am Sunday Worship ...................... 11 am Fox Community Church ............. 3 pm Sunday Evening Bible Talk ......... 6 pm Saturday Men’s Study ............... 6 pm Full Gospel- Come Grow With Us 541-575-1202 Church 311 NE Dayton St, John Day Pastor Al Altnow Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 139 N.E. D AYTON S TREET , J OHN D AY 541-575-2180 Sunday Worship Service 10 am Sunday Youth Group 3 pm Thursday Celebrate Recovery 6 pm Pastor Levi Manitsas cornerstonejohnday@gmail.com ccfjd.org 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 St. Thomas Episocopal Church Join us on Facebook live Sunday 10am Like us on Facebook! Pastor Randy Johnson 521 E. Main • John Day • 541-575-1895 www.johndaynazarene.com 59357 Hwy 26 Mt. Vernon Seventh-Day Adventist Church SATURDAY SERVICES Celebration of Worship JOHN DAY 110 Valley View Dr. 541-575-1216 Head Elder ..........................541-575-2914 Bible Classes (all ages) .................9:30 am Worship ...........................................11 am LONG CREEK E. Main Street 541-421-3033 Head Elder .................................421-3468 Bible Classes (all ages) ......................2 pm Worship .............................................3 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Connection Sundays 5:30pm Youth: 0-6th Grade Midweek Service Thursdays 6:30pm Youth: 0-6th Grade Wednesdays at 6:30pm Overcomer’s Outreach Mondays at 6pm at LWCC A Christ-Centered, 12-Step Recovery Support Group Pastor Sharon Miller 541-932-4910 www.livingwordcc.com S228528-1