JOHN DAY – Monday, Sept. 12, entree was beef and noodles, served by employees of Valley View Assisted Living.

Kim Tryjello led the flag salute and Barbara Weeks asked the blessing.

Certificate from Len’s was given to Jenny Daake. Sylvia Warrick won the drawing from John Day Pharmacy.

Thursday, another bountiful dinner was served by chefs Loni and Cindy. Enjoyed by all was roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, buttered carrots, crab salad, applesauce, brownies, and the usual beverages. The entree was furnished by Boyd and Bonnie Britton of Boyd Britton Welding. They also came to enjoy the meal.

Members of the United Methodist Church served the meal. Len Nelson led the flag salute and Ben Luthe asked the blessing.

Certificate from Chester’s Thriftway was awarded to Carryl Magee. The Site Council provided Kay Cotham with a free meal.

Duane Cheadle’s hair will be clipped at Otis Ritcher’s Barber Shop. All who in any way donate provisions on time to the JDSC are thanked.

Wednesday night bingo winner split the $30 pool of the $500 blackout four ways. Sharon Steelman won $30 of the $270 blackout. Sherm Cornell called numbers.

Menus for remainder of September are soup and sandwiches on the 26th, and ham and beans on the 29th.

Have you seen the northern lights? Midnight is the best time to see them, even if you do have to set the alarm! Enjoy this beautiful fall weather, or anyway it feels like fall. Rain would be very welcome.

Congratulations to all who have gone to be involved in Katrina disaster. It’s great to get updates on the Grant-Harney nurses from Phil on KJDY. Duane and Lily McKern have their Northside Mobil Laundry Service down there, along with Mary Bradley, Luke McKern and two of his friends from LaGrande.

Friday the 16 a group from Prairie City Assembly of God Church left with a truck load of donated items that are badly needed for the homeless. Per capita the money donated was so very generous. Way to go Grant County! Even with “our” problems it’s a great place to call home.

When you are young, you want to change the world. When you are old you want to change the young!