Seniors

Polson

By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal

POLSON — I shop early for Christmas. We will have See’s Candy by the box for sale again starting at the end of October. It’s never too early to get a head start by treating myself to one candy a day for the next 60 or so days. I’m ordering three boxes for me. My wife will have to wait until Christmas for her box of See’s candy. Last year we sold out way before Christmas, so maybe she won’t get any.

Our meal count has been steadily increasing over the past few months. We are continuing to provide delicious and nutritious meals to seniors in the Polson area. Our terrific food service staff create a variety of daily menu items in the style of a home-cooked meal. The monthly food calendar is available at the center.

Activites:

Bowling: Tuesdays, 1 p.m. weekly, fun league, pay by the day, non-sanctioned, no-tap,

Bridge: Tuesdays, Fridays, open for all, 12:30 p.m., beginners welcome

Bridge: Tuesdays, Fridays, open for all, 12:30 p.m., beginners welcome

Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m. “Poker” Bingo Thursday, Oct. 20 only

Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30– 11:30 a.m.

Pinochle: Thursdays, 12:30 –3 p.m. (earlier or later if you wish)

Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans’ Rep:

First Friday (Nov. 4), and third Tuesday (Oct. 18) of every month 10 a.m.-noon

The Nutrition Director thanks the Polson Food Bank and the public for their donations of fresh produce and meat for the Senior Center Nutrition Program.

Menu (subject to change): Sit-down, takeout or delivery, only $5 from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Wednesday, Oct. 12: hot turkey sandwich, potatoes and gravy, green beans, harvest salad, cheesecake — Thursday, Oct. 13: pork cutlets, rice pilaf, honey carrots, pickled beets, cherry cobbler — Friday, Oct. 14:

Swiss steak, pasta, mixed veggies, lemon-pineapple Jell-O, cookies — Monday, Oct. 17: cream of tomato soup, cheesy bread, pasta salad, fruit cake — Tuesday, Oct. 18: sloppy Joe’s, tater tots, peas, spinach salad, apple pie bars — Wednesday, Oct. 19: chef salad, veggie trimmings, dressing, focaccia, cookies — Thursday, Oct. 20: meatloaf, mash taters with gravy, green beans, green salad, peanut butter bars

The Polson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 406883-4735, email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com; mail or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E.

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Ronan

By Joanne Shaw for the Valley Journal

RONAN — Moving into fall, we hope all are enjoying the cooler days and the beautiful fall colors. The Mission Valley Senior Center has a number of things planned for fall. Starting in October bingo will be played every Wednesday starting at 1 p.m. Come for lunch and stay for the fun.

Also on Saturday Oct. 29, we will have the annual Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. If you are interested in a table please call the center at 406-676-2371. There will also be lunch available for purchase.

On Monday, Oct. 31, come join us in costume to celebrate Halloween. There will be prizes for the best costume. Menu for October: — Wednesday, Oct. 12: chicken, wild rice casserole, salad, dessert — Friday, Oct. 14: spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert — Monday, Oct. 17: cheeseburgers, salad, desserts — Wednesday, Oct. 19: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert — Friday, Oct. 21: chicken, dressing, salad, dessert — Monday, Oct. 24: chili, cinnamon rolls, dessert — Wednesday, Oct. 26: nacho bar, salad, dessert — Friday, Oct. 28: birthday dinner: roast beef, potatoes, salad, dessert

Meals are served with coffee, milk and juice. All ages are welcome.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday meals are $7. A Sunday meal is served the second Sunday of each month for $10.

Call before 10:30 a.m. to request or cancel a home delivered or pickup meal.

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St. Ignatius

By Barb Plouffe for the

Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center is busy with many fall activities. The Fall Bake Sale and Yard Sale will be this weekend. We have many tasty items for the Bake Sale and numerous fall/ winter items in the Yard Sale.

Activities:

Bake sale - Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and check out our good cooks.

Yard Sale - Oct. 7 and 8 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Warm clothes, craft items, some cooking items and much more.

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Bingo - Oct. 15, 2 p.m., cards .25 cents and a special blackout prize.

Create Healthy Meals on a budget class - Oct. 27, 1:303 p.m. Any questions call Havilah Burton at 406-883-2865. All are welcome.

Mary B. from Area VI Agency on Aging will be at the center on Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., to help seniors with the new Medicare Drug and Advantage Plans. Please call 406745-4462 to schedule an appointment.

Lunch is served on Tuesdays and Fridays at noon.

A supper/dinner meal is served twice a month on the first and third Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

Bingo may be played after the lunch and supper if we have enough players.

Meals: — Friday, Oct. 14: lunch-chicken, veggies, mashed potatoes/gravy, rolls, fruit, cake — Tuesday, Oct. 18: lunch- taco bake, bean salad, fruit, pumpkin bars — Wednesday, Oct. 19: dinner-barbecue pork, potato salad, orange salad, rolls, strawberry crisp.

Hope to see you in October.

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Richard Wiebke

RONAN — Richard W. Wiebke, 79, of Ronan, was born to Winfield and Geneva Wiebke of Charlo, at the Holy Family Hospital in St. Ignatius. He passed away suddenly on Sept. 30, 2022, at this home in Ronan.

Rich graduated from Charlo High School in 1961 and the University of Montana with a degree in business and accounting. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He spent two years as a Peace Corp volunteer in Tanzania, Africa. When he returned home, he was immediately drafted into the Army and served in Germany for two years. Following that, he worked as a CPA in Saudi Arabia, Diego Garcia (Indian Ocean); Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba; and finally in Scottsdale, Arizona; until his retirement in 2005.

Rich brought a home on the Mission Mountain Golf Course in Ronan in 2005, where he spent several years volunteering at the 911 Dispatch Center in Polson and at the Ronan Bread Basket food pantry.

He is survived by his sister, Dolores Swalling (Allen); niece, Teresa Larson (Lucky) and their children Brandon Larson (Whitney), Kaylee Cheff (Micky); nephew Roy Swalling and his children, Ryan Swalling and Kelsey Swalling; six great great-grand nieces and nephews and his precious cat, Cara.

No services are planned per his request, but those wishing to make a donation in his memory, please give to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 36521 N. Reservoir Rd. Polson, MT 59860.

James White

POLSON – James Franklin “Jim” White, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at his residence. There are no services planned at this time for Jim. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

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News from MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks

HELENA — Pheasant season opens this Saturday, Oct. 8. To increase hunters’ opportunity for success, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will release pheasants at four wildlife management areas (WMA).

The birds will be released in the days prior to Oct. 8 at Warm Springs WMA near Deer Lodge, Canyon Ferry WMA and Lake Helena WMA near Helena, and at Freezout Lake WMA near Choteau.

Prior to the youth pheasant hunt weekend on Sept. 24 and 25, FWP staff released pheasants at 15 WMAs around the state, including Lake Helena, Canyon Ferry and Freezout. This will be the first release at Warm Springs WMA this year. More releases are planned on FWP lands through pheasant season. Releases will include both roosters and hen pheasants.

At its August meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the release of up to 50,000 pheasants annually on FWP WMAs through 2026. In 2021, the Legislature authorized spending up to $1 million each year for the program.

For more information on hunting pheasants and other upland game birds, go to: https://fwp. mt.gov/hunt/regulations/ upland-game-bird. To read the upland game bird forecast to: https:// fwp.mt.gov/homepage/ news/2022/august/0830--2022-upland-gamebird-forecast

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