Hello everybody from Golden Oaks. Things are just great here in the Village. Most residents are doing about the same and that is good news. Most residents can get out and do whatever they enjoy. What could be better than that.

On Sunday was Mother’s Day. The sun was shining, the wind was blowing soft, there were birds singing.

At this time Claude Stafford is feeling some better. Connie Gann and Golden Oaks residents wish him good health.

Rita Powell has returned home from the hospital and doing great. We wish her the best of health. Proud to have her back home.

At this time, Ann Whittemore’s daughter Melanie Wilson is not feeling well.

Connie Gann and Golden Oaks residents wish you good health and our prayers are with you and your family.

Last week, when the flood came, May 1-2, it was sad times again. Roads washed out, bridges gone. When the news came that the Palace over in Red Boiling Springs had to vacate 117 patients it was a great thing they are always ready to take care of people that need taking care of here in Macon County. Also helping other people. Also closed schools. Then they had to plan to have school. Parents had to get the children out for pick up and then to be back on time to pick them up when the day ended. It worked out well. Where there’s a will, it’s always a way. When people work together it always works. Everybody knows Macon County is a great and wonderful place to live.

Most everyone was watching TV. It was so sad everybody was hurting so bad you just could not keep from crying also praying for those that lost family also all they had. They will have to work hard and keep the faith.

Everybody has something to be thankful for. Everybody would like to say a special thanks to the Palace. Also how much you are appreciated at all times.

Last week was beautiful on Saturday, the sun was shining, the wind was blowing that was great. Residents was busy all week just enjoying the warm weather.

At this time Nina Carter and Bonnie Brown on my street has a beautiful flower garden as I say somet time flower bed. Nina has one tomato plant.

Beulah Murray has her flower garden looking nice. She got her chairs painted last week. They also look nice. Things are looking pretty here in the village.

We at Golden Oaks has a small yard that we call mine. We take care of it keep it looking nice.

Marty Curtis takes care of cutting the grass. Then residents take care of the rest just like it belong to us, whic it is home ofr us. Everybody is so blessed to call Golden Oaks home. Always a waiting list at Golden Oaks Village.

Vera Turner spent Mother’s Day weekend with her daughter Loretta Ranes and family. Vera always enjoys going for a ride and that is good.

On Mother’s Day, I had a quiet day. I would like to thank my family and friends for the phone calls. It helped so much. It made my day. Also made me so proud to have some one let me know some one cares. I’m so blessed.

On Sunday, I wish all mothers had a great day. If they could no see all the children she would get to talk to them that would be great.

It’s time to go until next time. Wish everybody a great week. Call a friend that don’t feel well. Let them know you care.

Take care everybody.

Juanita’s Kitchen

Ground Beef Casserole

1 5-ounce package noodles

1 1/2 pounds ground beef, pepper to taste

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/2 onion, chopped

1 cup creamed cottage cheese

1 tsp. butter

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. garlic salt

1 cup sour cream

3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Cook noodles in salted water until tender, drain. Melt butter in skillet. Ad meat and brown. Add salt, pepper, garlic salt and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, onions and noodles. Make layers of meat and ingredients in casserole dish. Top with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Enjoy.

Juanita’s Baking Tip

Rinse your bowl with boilling water before creaming butter and sugar together. They will cream faster.