Ninety-nine year old Eucle Knotts visits with Santa

Larry Cottrell plays the guitar with the help of young Ethan Adams

Submitted by Betty Earl

The West Fork Committee on Aging celebrated Christmas Thursday, December 18 at the Minnora Senior Center.

Ages 2 to 99 had a wonderful time singing Christmas carols and talking to Santa Clause. Several of the seniors received a present from Santa and a big thank you to him for not forgetting the seniors.

Larry Cottrell brought his guitar and led the singing in traditional Christmas music with the help of 2 year old Ethan Adams. Also, a big thank you to Inga Brewster for providing the magical music of the Autoharp.

Eucle Knotts gave a very special grace before the meal of ham, lots of casseroles, fruit and numerous goodies for dessert. Eucle is 99 years old and still young at heart. He even sat on Santa's lap and confided in him concerning his Christmas list.

Pictured Front (L-R) Loretta Norris, Sutchai Cottrell, Orva Parsons,
Ruby Parker, Eucle Knotts, Janet Stewart, Patty Wiseman, Margaret
Marks; Back (L-R) Paris Parsons, Director Karen Moore, Larry
Cottrell, Pearl McCune, Thelma Carte, Roscoe McCune; Not
Pictured, Inga Brewster, Roscoe Moore, Terry Funk and Betty Earl

Loretta Norris and Santa have a chat

The West Fork senior program is overseen by Karen Moore. If any senior in the area would be interested in coming please contact Karen at 655-7241.

The seniors have a good time playing bingo, rummy and music on special occasions. The noonday meal is also provided. The seniors meet on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Paris Parsons and Sutchai Cottrell enjoying the music

Pictured (L-R) Patty Wiseman, Santa,
Janet Stewart, and Margaret Marks