Golden Times, August 2023

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GOLDEN TIMES TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023 2 TIMES golden TIMES golden INDEX: Column: Extending an olive branch............................. 3 Birthdays.......................................................................4 Column: Taking in life’s beauty .................................... 5 Column: Cherishing time with other people................ 6 Column: ABCs of the region......................................... 7 Heading to the Senior Games....................................... 8 Volunteer opportunities.............................................. 10 Senior activities ...........................................................11 Senior meal menus / meal site list ....................... 11/12 EDITOR: Dallas Marshall (208) 848-2232/ dmarshall@lmtribune.com SUBMISSION DEADLINE for the September issue is 5 p.m. Aug. 15. GOLDEN TIMES: P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501 goldentimes@lmtribune.com ON THE COVER: This photo by August Frank shows Bruce Brotnov and Will Godfrey, who are competing in the Idaho Senior Games this month. The story is on Page 8. Thejourneytothe SeniorGames TwoLewistonmencompetinginIdahoSeniorGames PAGE 8 TIMES TUESDAY, 2023 VOL. 33, monthlymagazinefortheregion’sseniors golden VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES LOCAL VOICES SENIOR MEAL MENUS BIRTHDAYS  ON THE WEB Find Golden Times at lmtribune.com under “Special Pubs.”  Thinking of Pre-planning Your Funeral or Cremation Funeral or Cremation • Prepayment guarantees the cost of services and merchandise at today’s price. • Ensures your wishes are met • Pre-plan in your home, our office, by phone or online 920 21st Avenue, Lewiston 208-743-6541 or 800-584-8812 www.vassar-rawls.com Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home & Crematory Dennis Hastings 630224G_23 613041 1922-2022 1 19222 2022 Tim Gleason Health Agent Dave Root Health Agent Medicare Supplements? MedAdvantage? Part D Rx Drugs? Idaho and Washington plans available. WE QUOTE MANY TOP COMPANIES! Questions? We Have Answers. Call now for your personal appointment with a Licensed Health Agent! Tim Gleason or Dave Root ï 208-746-9646 or 1-800-735-6355 ï Am-Ins.com um 630211G_23 1053 21st Street, Lewiston (Across from Lewiston Albertsons) Open Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm •We have plans starting from only $21 per month with RX •Go with who knows the business •Lower price vs. higher price explained in simple language Call to make an appointment | 208-746-7046 www.rickwoodsinsurance.com
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I learned to extend an olive branch, not take it

Well, it all started out innocently enough. I was teaching in a mountain town in the center of Slovenia called Trbovlje (pronounced more or less as “turb-Olia”), and my husband was with me for several months.

On Palm Sunday we were planning to drive to Piran, a Slovene seacoast village. Our landlady asked us to bring back an olive branch, which she said was good luck.

“Sure,” I replied in German, the language I used to communicate with her, “but where do I find olive branches?”

She put out her hand and

with a quick twist of the wrist and closing of the fingers indicated I was just to take it anytime I saw one.

Europeans are great for clarifying things via hand gestures.

At the church I attend here in Idaho, parishioners are given palm branches on Palm Sunday, so I expected I would see something similar except with olive branches.

It was a warm, sunny Mediterranean day in Piran and, while enjoying a bela kava (latte) at an outdoor café, I noticed several people in the square carrying small olive branches. Most notable among them was an older

man with such a stern and forceful demeanor that the image that sprang to mind was that of the revengeful Roger Chillingworth, husband of poor Hester Prynne in Hawthorn’s “The Scarlet Letter.” I shuddered.

As we sauntered around touring the little ancient walled town, I kept my eyes open for a shop where I could buy an olive bough but never saw anyplace they were being sold. After visiting various points of interest, we found ourselves at the top of the town where St. George’s Parish Church stood watch. By that time of the afternoon it was empty of worshipers, but there in front of the altar was a table heaped with olive branches. Ah, so

this is where people found them. I chose one for my landlady and one to decorate our own little flat.

Pleased with my discovery and feeling lucky, we began our walk back to the distant parking lot where we left our car. Along the way, whom should we meet but the Roger Chillingworth look-alike. Yikes! He gave me such a look that it made my blood freeze.

My landlady was happy and we were also happy with our olive branches. I thought nothing more of the experience, but years later I was relating the story to a

friend from Germany. “Dixie!” she hooted. “You stole those olive branches! You are supposed to take them TO the church, not take them FROM the church.”

At last I understood Mr. Chillingworth’s hostile stare. I hope God forgave my blunder, and I also hope he got a good chuckle about this repentant sinner’s error.

Johnson, of Grangeville, worked in three different European countries — Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovenia — in the 1990s and early 2000s. She can be reached at johnsondixie@hotmail.com.

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Vera Holthaus, 90

Friends and family are invited to help Vera Holthaus celebrate her 90th birthday from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 12 at Cottonwood Community Hall.

Vera was born Aug. 10, 1933, to Anthony and Winifred Goeckner Uhlenkott, and is the eldest of seven siblings. Her mother died when she was 13, and she helped raise her siblings until her father remarried.

Vera has lived in the Cottonwood and Keuterville area her entire life. She worked at the Camas Cafe in Cottonwood and married Cliff Holthaus on Oct. 23, 1952. Together they raised their seven children, and Vera ran a home day care until she retired in 2007. Many of her “kids” still call her Grandma Vera and visit her when they can.

Vera is a member of the Women of St. Mary’s Parish, the St. Mary’s/Clearwater Valley Hospital Guild, and the former Happy Hours Club. She enjoys going to Senior Citizens and monthly birthday luncheons, playing cards and bingo, reading and having coffee with her friends.

Vera has five sons, two daughters, 18 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Her children will be hosting the celebration.

Birthday announcements starting at age 70 are accepted for free publication in the month of the birthday only. Length limit is 200 words. Include a name and contact information. Submissions may be sent to goldentimes@lmtribune. com or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501. August birthday announcements must be received by 5 p.m. Aug. 19.

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Elizabeth Heimgartner, 94

Elizabeth Heimgartner was born Aug. 15, 1929.

Mom, former postmaster, community volunteer and tireless sporting/ events chauffeur, turns 94 this month. She was born in Juliaetta, where she graduated from high school and also raised her family. Even following a move to Lewiston, she maintained the anchor in her life: Juliaetta Community Church.

Son Ken remembers both Mom’s and Dad’s loyalty to “always being there for family.” Ken’s career led him to eight military assignments in the U.S. and three overseas, all of which Mom and Dad traveled to for celebrating. They never missed a major milestone in any of their grandkid’s lives.

Son Mark remembers being shooed outside with the reminder to come back for lunch and dinner (perfectly safe then). The independence and courage learned while exploring prepared him to own a crop dusting business as an adult. Of course, all the siblings benefitted from “shooing!”

Daughter Carol grows more grateful every year for the organic farm and garden lifestyle of her youth; and the wonderful longevity genes gifted to each sibling from very young parents.

Daughter Joyce values the walks with Mom over the hills collecting wildflowers. She also recalls being told: “Don’t eat the peas!” Mind you, Joyce was sitting in the garden at the time. Fondest birthday wishes, Mom. Elizabeth’s family and friends will celebrate her birthday with her.

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Stopping to take in all of life’s majesty

While summer heat keeps me inside more these days, an evening drive to the countryside still makes me marvel at the beauty of where we live. Rolling hills are caressed with light. Canola fields in bloom are so bright they are almost florescent. The farmer barbers blonde wheat fields.

Soaring hawks harvest along with the farmers, snatching mice that scurry

spot them. At the edge of the reservoir, butterflies gather for a drink while I watch the bobber on my line sink beneath the surface.

It’s the simple things in life that bring such joy, like the sights and

before the stars begin to peek. Who doesn’t say “good night moon” when that golden orb winks from between the clouds?

I gather my pups in my arms and bury my face against them. Closing the door, I feel little need to lock the door because I have such good neighbors — perhaps a false sense of security, but I like it.

Travel is fun but it always makes me grateful to get home to sleep in my own bed. I’m grateful

for new life lessons every day, new experiences and new friends.

Here’s a shameless plug: I hope to see all of you at my book signings when I reveal my first young adult novel “Cash, the Dog with Butterfly Ears.” It could make a nice gift for someone in your family who needs inspiration. I’ll be at DZ Design in Lewiston on Aug. 4 and 5. Look for more details in Inland 360.

It’s been an amazing year, as a gallivanting

granny I turned 80. I saw parts of Costa Rica, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore. While judging a dog-grooming event in Colorado Springs, I saw Pike’s Peak and it was pretty, too. So, maybe the best is yet to come. But, as most of you already know, there’s no place like home where one always feels welcome to be back.

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Iwas overwhelmed with the number of people who walked my life bridge in the month of June. I admit, I’ve become quite comfortable with the quiet of aloneness. I’ve always thought of myself as gregarious, enjoying people. However, living alone for nearly 40 years, I treasure silent time to converse with myself, plan, implement, read, write, listen to the water splash in my pond and the birds singing. June was filled to the brim with a convention, my granddaughter’s Walla Walla Community College graduation (out of town company), a writer’s conference, celebrating our 65th high school reunion and the Lewiston High School All Class reunion, two important meetings out of town, a dear friend’s memorial service and an impromptu reunion with former staff where I taught. I topped off the whirlwind of events with the Walk with the Ancestors at the cemetery July 4 and lunch with a friend. Whew! Actually, I enjoyed every single event, but it was exhausting. When I stopped long enough July 5 to look in the mirror, I discovered lines and wrinkles that were not there before. So that’s where they come from? The busyness that doesn’t allow down time? Lack of sleep? Expectations of always being on top of it all? The stress of “am I ready for the next event?” Outward focused so much that taking care

of “me” becomes nonexistent? Yes, I realized I even forgot to eat many days or take my vitamins. And I certainly hadn’t taken time to stimulate my mind with the daily crossword puzzle or Sudoku in the newspaper.

The yard work had run away because of my neglect.

Ivy crawled up the shop wall, the grass was so tall a squirrel could hide in it and the morning glory blossomed in the front yard.

I’m thankful my sprinkler system kept everything alive. For two days I tore into the outdoors around my house. What great therapy physical work is. I conquered the jungle and ate breakfast on the patio the next morning while reading the newspaper, listening to the gurgling pond and the chirping of birds.

Now don’t get me wrong. I do love people. I enjoy the comradery, the friendship, the stimulation of conversation. Relationships are the most important thing to celebrate in life. Long-term relationships are a gift. High school friends in their 80s share special memories of a long-ago time when we were young, naïve and eager to move on. More than half of our class of 1958 have left this life. Our time of remembering them and their special contribution in our lives was marked by a gong with each name and bagpipes playing “Amazing Grace” at the end. There was a “brag table” with items shared by class members present and

absent. We looked in awe at what had been shared with the world through our friends’ pleasures, gifts and accomplishments. We honored Sue Hall who lives on the East Coast, but has been instrumental in keeping our class together through the internet. We added our presence to the All Class Reunion on Saturday and were treated to a tour of the new Lewiston High School. Saturday night found us enraptured listening to Steve Branting’s “Born to the Purple” review of education in Lewiston. We visited and visited and visited.

Life is short. I’ve heard that and yet the reality was a hammer pounding in a reminder when a friend, Barb Reddekkopp, suddenly left us while at a special event in southern Idaho. Fourteen friends and staff from Grantham Elementary were brought together to remember her and give thanks for having her in our lives as teacher and friend.

What I’m saying is: Connections with people are vital. Isolation robs us. We need each other. I’m blessed beyond words for every single life who walked with me in June. Each impacted my story during some season as I’ve continued to build my bridge.

It’s my hope that in some way, I’ve influenced them, making their life more beautiful. Jump at every chance to share with others and take good care of yourself. We have this time to treasure.

Chase Hoseley is a freelance writer and retired kindergarten teacher who lives in Clarkston. She can be reached at shoseley8@gmail.com.

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The alphabet of our area

Here is an alphabetical list of people, things, history and events of the Lewiston area:

A is for Appaloosa and Asotin; B is for baseball and Breier Building; C is for Clarkston, capital and Clearwater River; D is for Walt Disney and dogwood trees; F is for ferryboat and county fairs; G is for gold and golf; H is for Hell’s Canyon and Hot August Nights; I is for Idaho and Indians; J is for Jenifer Middle School; K is for KLEW TV, and KRLC, KOZE and KATW radio stations; L is for Lewiston, Meriwether Lewis and lumber; M is for Main Street and McGhee and McSorley grade schools; N is for Nez Perce, National Guard and Normal Hill; O is for Orchards; P is for Pioneer Park; Q is Queen of the West and Lewiston Roundup Queen; R is for railroad and roundup; S is for Sacajawea Middle School and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center; T is for President Taft and Lewiston Tribune; U is for United States Post Office; V is for Vollmer Bowl and veterans home; W is for Waha and Lewis-Clark State College Warriors; X is for X-ray; Y is for YWCA; and Z is for Bert Zimmerly.

Appaloosa is a breed of spotted horse originally introduced by the Nez Perce Tribe of our area.

Baseball is and always has been a popular Lewiston-area sport. Now, the college baseball tournament, the NAIA World Series, with 10 teams is played each May in Lewiston.

The city of Clarkston was named for the explorer William Clark, and Lewiston was Idaho’s first capital.

Dogwood trees in pink and white are beautiful in Lewiston each spring.

Lewiston was founded in 1861 because gold was discovered in this area.

Hell’s Canyon up the Snake River from Lewiston is the deepest river gorge in North America.

Our Idaho has been a state since 1890.

Joel Jenifer was a Lewiston educator from 1901 to 1929.

KRLC radio station

acronym stands for radio, Lewiston and Clarkston, and the K means it is west of the Mississippi since it started in 1935.

McGhee and McSorley are named for two longtime Lewiston teachers.

Normal Hill is the area by the LCSC college, and Orchards are the large area above downtown Lewiston.

Sacajawea was a young Native American woman who traveled with explorers Lewis and Clark.

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President Taft is the only U.S. president to visit Lewiston while in office.

Bert Zimmerly was a famous Lewiston pilot who founded Idaho’s first airline in Lewiston.

Riggs, 90, is a lifetime Lewistonian. He’s an avid Warriors fan, a retired educator, coach and school superintendent and volunteers his time at the Nez Perce County Historical Society. He can be reached at bdriggo@gmail.com.

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It’s all about staying active

Well, and the medals

are fun, too, say Lewiston men Bruce Brotnov and Will Godfrey, who will compete in Idaho Senior Games this month in Boise

Staying active is a key ingredient to healthy living as you age.

That’s the message from two Lewiston men who are competing in the Idaho Senior Games in Boise this month.

Bruce Brotnov, 78, and Will Godfrey, 85, are walking the talk as they train for field events and another opportunity to qualify for nationals.

Brotnov, a retired engineer for the federal government, moved to Lewiston in 2000 with his wife, Helen. He is a Kamiah graduate who earned degrees at the University of Idaho, and set a college record in the javelin that stood for 32 years.

Godfrey, who is married to wife Sandra, has lived in the area for about 20 years. He’s well-known for his numerous fly fishing accomplishments and is still a semi-retired ranch and sales broker.

“I do a lot of different things, just to stay alive,” Godfrey said. “I’ve been a senior athlete since I was 55, and I’ve qualified for nationals every year for the last 20 years.”

The two athletes became good friends who

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August Frank/for Golden Times TOP: Bruce Brotnov, left, and Will Godfrey pose with their javelin and discus ready to throw July 18 at the Sweeney Track in Lewiston. ABOVE LEFT: Godfrey shows off some of the many medals he’s won at the Idaho Senior Games. ABOVE RIGHT: Brotnov throws his javelin as he practices at Walker Field on July 18 in Lewiston.

train together whenever possible. Brotnov is adept at the hammer, javelin, discus, shot put, and football and softball throws.

“I’m just blessed by God to have a good arm,” Brotnov said. “All glory goes to God.”

When he’s not training for senior games, Brotnov enjoys golf and pickleball, along with going to the gym. “I think it’s much better than being a couch potato.”

Godfrey’s main events are discus, shot put and the standing long jump.

“I used to do a lot more, but things change as you age,” Godfrey said. “As you become a senior, you’ve got to stay active. That’s very important. It’s not about winning medals, it’s about staying alive and healthy. I still go to the gym every morning.”

Still, both men admit bringing home a medal is a great feeling. They’ve both done well at state and national events, where the competition is “tremendous,” Godfrey said. “We all just really have a lot of fun together.”

They encourage seniors to stay fit through golf, swimming, tennis, cycling, pickleball or any other sport that provides

camaraderie and exercise. The Idaho Senior Games is a good way to get involved and meet like-minded new friends.

Brotnov also competes in the National Veterans Golden Age Games, which is open to any military veterans aged 55 or older. Veterans can compete in a wide variety of events, from bowling to badminton, regardless of their athletic abilities. The

next competition is in Salt Lake City in 2024.

“We have a lot of veterans here, and they may not know about this opportunity,” he said.

Brotnov, who moved 28 times in his 57 years of marriage, was born at home in rural Idaho. A doctor from Grangeville came to the house, he said.

His father was a preacher who started a

Baptist church in Kamiah, and Brotnov is an elder at Emmanuel Baptist in Lewiston. In addition to his military service and extensive engineering career, he has taught at West Point, worked as an investment adviser and earned a master’s degree in divinity.

“Now I’m retired and just play with my own portfolios,” he said. “We like Lewiston. We don’t

have high humidity, tornadoes or earthquakes, and we like the people here. My wife graduated from Lewiston High School 60 years ago.”

Brotnov’s tips for seniors who want to get involved include a visit to Sunset Park, if you’re interested in pickleball. Almost 200 members play there on a regular basis.

“I’ve been doing it for five years, and I’ve never found anyone angry or disagreeable,” he said.

Godfrey, who has a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, worked in the agricultural field and owned Will Godfrey Fly Fishing Centers in Idaho. He was an international fly fishing outfitter, with trips that extended from the Arctic to the tip of South America.

“I’ve been all over the world fly fishing,” he said. “I don’t do that anymore, but we always spend a week to 10 days on the North Fork. My wife is a great fly fisher.”

More information about the Idaho Senior Games is available at idahoseniorgames.org.

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Godfrey lets his shot fly as he practices at Sweeney Track.

The WA-ID Volunteer Center, in the Lewiston Community Center at 1424 Main St., strives to provide individualized volunteer opportunities for those wishing to serve in Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, Pomeroy, Moscow and the Orofino area. Information and other volunteer openings can be found at waidvolunteercenter.org or

by calling (208) 746-7787.

Volunteer needs include:

ï Tutors — America Reads needs tutors to help K-third grade students become proficient readers. Volunteers need to be able to commit to at least an hour a week for the school year. Background check required.

ï Companions — The Senior Companion

program provides companionship and respite care to the elderly and disabled. It allows lowincome senior volunteers an opportunity to assist those who need minor help to continue living independently. Senior Companions visit clients in their homes, but it isn’t an in-home care program.

ï Food bank help — Volunteers are needed to repack frozen and dry foods for distribution. Front counter volunteers and drivers for morning food pickups also are needed.

ï Meal sites — Volunteers are needed as regular and substitute meal delivery drivers. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.

ï AARP tax preparer — AARP Tax Aide Program needs volunteers to help prepare free basic tax returns for seniors and low-income individuals. No experience necessary; comfort working with computers helpful. Training and materials are provided.

ï Project Warmup — Crafters are needed to make hats, scarves,

mittens and lap blankets (yarn is provided) and to help tie quilts. Completed items are donated to local nonprofit agencies.

ï Project Warmup lead — Organize and stock yarn, manage and inventory completed cold-weather items, and help staff to prepare and complete fall disbursement event.

ï Local hospital auxiliary — Greet people, deliver flowers, courtesy cart, deliver mail, gift shop assistant, create baby and child items, clerical work, provide hospital tours and more.

ï Lewiston Police Department — Individuals with the ability to interact positively and keep information confidential are needed to fingerprint citizens. Training is provided. Some basic computer skills are required, and volunteers must pass a background check.

ï Lewiston City Library — Volunteers needs include circulation support, tech tutors and programming support.

ï Mobile blood drive canteen — Volunteers

serve refreshments to donors immediately following donations, help maintain a comfortable atmosphere, talk with donors and answer questions while observing the donors for possible adverse reactions.

ï Disaster services — As the first responders of the American Red Cross, the Disaster Action Team volunteers provide comfort and direct assistance to those affected by disaster as they begin the recovery process.

ï Museum docents — Skills include meet-andgreet abilities, friendly personality and the ability to answer questions about the museum displays. Training is provided.

ï Household repairs (minor) — Tasks range from changing light bulbs and checking fire alarms to repairing steps and installing grab bars to prevent falls.

ï Transportation — Drive seniors or disabled community members to and from destinations across the LewistonClarkston Valley. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.

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Cottonwood Community Hall

506 King St., basement, Cottonwood, (208) 792-2465, meals at noon Tuesdays.

Craig Mountain Senior Center

413 Nezperce St., Winchester, (208) 924-6581, meals at noon Wednesdays.

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Friendly Senior Citizens of Troy

100 S. Main St., Troy, (208) 835-6092, dine-in or pick-up; noon Wednesdays.

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108 Truck Route, Grangeville, (208) 983-2033, meals are at noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Senior Citizens Center

104 S. Sixth St., Kendrick, (208) 289-5031, meals from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

Kamiah Senior Center

125 N. Maple St., Kamiah, (208) 935-0244, meals

at noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Lewiston Community Center

1424 Main St., Lewiston, (208) 743-6983, meals at noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Moscow Senior Center

412 E. Third St., Moscow, (208) 882-1562, noon

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Nezperce Senior Citizens

501 Cedar St., Nezperce, (208) 937-2465, noon Mondays and Thursdays.

Orofino Senior Center

930 Michigan Ave., Orofino, (208) 476-4238, noon

Tuesdays and Fridays.

Palouse Senior Meals

220 E. Main St., Palouse, (509) 878-2301, meals at noon Wednesdays.

Pomeroy Senior Center

695 Main St., Pomeroy, (509) 843-3308, noon

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Potlatch Senior Citizens

Potlatch Senior Citizens Meal Site, 645 Pine St.,

SENIOR CALENDAR

For the LewistonClarkston Valley

> Monday-Friday

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St., Clarkston.

> Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, $1 donation, Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston.

> Mondays and Wednesdays

Yoga/low-impact exercise, 9-10 a.m. Valley Community Center.

> Mondays

Painting group, noon to 3 p.m., Valley Community Center.

Foot care, Valley Community Center. By appointment only: (509) 330-1857.

> Tuesdays

Pinochle, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lewiston Community Center.

> Wednesdays

Bridge, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Valley Community Center.

> Thursdays

Painting group, 11 a.m-4 p.m., Lewiston Community Center.

Footcare, Valley Community Center.

By appointment only: (253) 218-7091.

Potlatch, (208) 875-1071, meals at noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Pullman Senior Center

190 SE Crestview St., Building B, Northside Entrance, Pullman, (509) 338-3307, meals at noon Tuesdays and Fridays.

Riggins Odd Fellows Building

121 S. Lodge St., Riggins, (208) 628-4147, meals at noon Tuesdays.

Spud Hill Seniors

401 Line St., Deary, (208) 877-1717, meals at noon Tuesdays.

Valley Community Center

549 Fifth St., Clarkston, (509) 758-4064, noon Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.

Weippe Hilltop

Senior Citizens Center

115 First St. W., Weippe, (208) 435-4553, meals noon

Mondays and Thursdays.

Pullman Meals on Wheels

(509) 397-4305.

Valley Meals on Wheels

(208) 799-5767.

> Fridays

Country jam, 10 a.m. to noon, Sixth Street Senior Center.

> Aug. 3 and 17

Dance, 6:30-9 p.m., $5 donation, Sixth Street Senior Center.

> Aug. 8 and 22

Karaoke, 6:30-9 p.m. to noon, Valley Community Center. Foot care, Valley Community Center. By appointment only: (509) 330-1857.

> Aug. 28

Seaport Quilters, 6-9 p.m., Valley Community Center.

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7 Chicken & dumplings/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

14 Swedish meatballs/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

21 Biscuits and gravy/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

28 Pork mac ’n’ cheese/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

1 Eggplant Parmesan/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

M8 Tuna tettrazini/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

15 Chicken casserole/ veggies/salad/fruit/bread

22 Orange chicken/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

29 Chicken alfredo/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

2 Ham/hot veggie/salad/ fruit/bread

T T9 Chicken nacho bake/hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

16 Spaghetti/hot veggie/ salad/fruit/bread

23 Sausage Cajun casserole/ hot veggie/salad/fruit/bread

30 Taco pie/hot veggie/ salad/fruit/bread

WLEWISTON SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Mon./Tues. and 11:30 a.m. Wed. • Where: Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St., or call for delivery at (208) 743-6983. Onsite meals are every Monday through Wednesday. • Cost: $4 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $5 for nonseniors • Note: Menu is subject to change.

SENIOR MENUS FORAUGUST

SENIOR ROUND TABLE NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Tues./Thurs./Fri. • Where: Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St. No. F, Clarkston, or call (509) 758-3816 for delivery. ï Cost: $4 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors • Note: Menu is subject to change.

1 Salisbury steak/mashed potatoes/ applesauce/corn/roll

MT8 Spaghetti with meat sauce/broccoli/ cauliflower/pears/Texas toast

15 Chicken fettuccine alfredo/veggie medley/ beets/Jell-o/roll/Texas toast

22 Ham with pineapple/scalloped potatoes/ green beans/fruit cocktail/roll/cookie

29 Roast pork/mashed potatoes/baby carrots/juice/roll/cake and ice cream

3 Creamy mushroom, meatball pasta/ veggie medley/Jell-o/peaches/roll

W10 Baked fish/hash brown casserole/ peas/fruit cocktail/pudding with wafers

17 Biscuits and gravy/hash browns/ carrots/applesauce/cook’s choice dessert

24 Tuna casserole/veggie medley/ pickled beets/applesauce/roll

31 Chicken strips/jojos/peas/peaches/ cookie

4 Turkey salad sandwich/salad bar

11 Club sandwich/salad bar

TH F18 German sausage dog/salad bar

25 Chicken sandwich/salad bar

MOSCOW SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM — When: Noon, Tues./Thurs. ï Where: 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St. or call (208) 310-3779 for delivery. Cost: $5 suggested for seniors 60 and older; $7 for nonseniors. ï Notes: Soup (starting at 10:30 a.m.), salad bar (at 11:30 a.m.) and dessert are available daily. Menu is subject to change. ï Online: users.moscow.com/srcenter.

1 Chicken Cordon Bleu/vegetables/fruit

M8 Penne pasta Alfredo/beef patty/beets/peaches

15 Spaghetti with meatballs/salad/fruit/garlic bread

22 Beef tater tot casserole with veggies/bread/pears

29 Lasagna/garlic bread/salad/mandarin oranges

THOT: Barbecue meatballs/ rice/carrots

SACK: Tuna/green salad/cookies

HOT: Pork loin roast/stuffing/ cauliflower

SACK: Egg salad/ coleslaw/peaches

3 Baked potato bar/fruit/broccoli

10 Chicken fried steak/potatoes/corn/cantaloupe/biscuit

17 Cheese omelet/sausage links/pancakes/fruit and veggies

24 Chicken thighs/noodles/veggie beef soup/orange juice

31 Ham/potato salad/cantaloupe/fresh veggies/roll

HOT: Chicken/ roasted potatoes/squash

SACK: Roast beef/ crudites/apple slices

W THHOT: Salisbury steak/scalloped potatoes/peas

SACK: Krab salad/cottage cheese/brownie

FHOT: Tuna noodle casserole/ green beans

SACK: Pastrami/ potato salad/orange

HOT: Southwest beef casserole/corn

SACK: Tuna/cucumber salad/lemon snow

7

HOT: Chicken cordon bleu/ pasta/veggies

SACK: Ham/watermelon/chocolate pudding

8

HOT: Meatloaf/potatoes/ mushrooms

SACK: Egg salad/ 3-bean salad/cake

9

HOT: Carved ham/yams/ broccoli

SACK: Turkey/pasta salad/cobbler

13 14

HOT: Ribs/ pork-n-beans/ cabbage

SACK: Egg salad/crudites/pudding/Oreos

HOT: Chickenfried steak/ potatoes/corn

SACK:

HOT: Southwest beef casserole/corn

SACK: Tuna/cucumber salad/lemon snow

HOT: Roast beef/potatoes/ mixed veggies

SACK: Turkey/potato salad/peaches

HOT: Vegetarian lasagna/ broccoli

SACK: Ham/pea salad/ butterscotch pudding

HOT: Chicken cordon bleu/ pasta/veggies

SACK: Ham/watermelon/chocolate pudding

HOT: Chicken pot pie/ squash

SACK: Ham/broccoli salad/brownie

22

HOT: Barbecue meatballs/ rice/carrots

SACK: Tuna/green salad/cookies

HOT: Meatloaf/potatoes/ mushrooms

SACK: Egg salad/ 3-bean salad/cake

HOT: Pasta bolognese/ peas

SACK: Chicken salad/ chips/applesauce

HOT: Tater tot casserole/baby carrots

10 12 11

SACK: Pastrami/ spinach salad/cookies

HOT: Chicken strips/jojos/ cauliflower

SACK: Roast beef/broccoli salad/fruited Jell-O

17 16

HOT: Enchilada casserole/ corn

SACK: Pastrami/ cottage cheese/pears

23

HOT: Pork loin roast/stuffing/ cauliflower

SACK: Egg salad/ coleslaw/peaches

HOT: Carved ham/yams/ broccoli

SACK: Turkey/pasta salad/cobbler

HOT: Chicken cordon bleu/potatoes/carrots

SACK: Beef/black beancorn salad/cookies

HOT: Chicken/ roasted potatoes/squash

SACK: Roast beef/ crudites/apple slices

HOT: Pasta bolognese/ peas

SACK: Chicken salad/ chips/applesauce

HOT: Chili/ mac-n-cheese/ green beans

19 18 15

SACK: Chicken salad/ banana/fruit crisp

HOT: Salisbury steak/scalloped potatoes/peas

SACK: Krab salad/cottage cheese/brownie

HOT: Tater tot casserole/baby carrots

SACK: Pastrami/ spinach salad/cookies

HOT: Chicken Alfredo/peas

SACK: Krab salad/coleslaw/ tapioca pudding

HOT: Tuna noodle casserole/ green beans

SACK: Pastrami/ potato salad/orange

HOT: Chicken strips/jojos/ cauliflower

SACK: Roast beef/broccoli salad/fruited Jell-O

Meals are delivered to established clients between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 365 days of the year, with delivery guaranteed by 1 p.m. each day. Individuals can have a hot meal delivered to their residence for $4 per day or a hot meal and a sack lunch for $5 per day. More information is available by calling (208) 799-5767. Menus are prepared by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and are subject to change.

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