Seniors

RONAN — I hope everyone has been enjoying the rain showers. It is probably the first time I have heard anyone say they are glad for the rain and cooler temperatures. We’ll take it if it will help our valiant firefighters.  It is so nice to drive through the area and see all of the hay bales decorated. People in our area are so talented and imaginative. The thought that went into the designing of the project and the carrying out of the project shows true community spirit.  The menu for the following week is:  —  Wednesday, Sept. 20: chicken and spinach fettuccine, garlic toast, vegetables, dessert —  Friday, Sept. 22: halibut, roas...

POLSON — I think senility is going to be a fairly smooth transition for me. I am retiring at the end of this month. Come join me for lunch at the birthday dinner on Sept. 22. We thank Bob and Pam Bonner from The Retreat for the donation of a power recliner chair. It is used at the toe-nail clinic...

ST. IGNATIUS — The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. The food pantry is still looking for volunteers to work Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call 406-745-0057 if you are interested. Commodities are here and available for pickup. Flu shots will be a...

Polson   By Dave Basta   POLSON — Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes - small, large, circle, square, thin crust, thick crust, stuffed crust and extra toppings.  The veterans’ representative will be here on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.-noon.  Also on Sept. 19, commodi...

RONAN — Well the smoke is really hanging in there. We are suffering more each day from it. And the news from other parts of our country isn’t much better. There is suffering and loss in all directions, we all need to stop each day and think about our fellow man and think if there is anything we c...

POLSON — Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes - small, large, circle, square, thin crust, thick crust, stuffed crust and extra toppings.  The veterans’ representative will be here on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.-noon.  Also on Sept. 19, commodities will be sorted and bagged. Pick them up...

POLSON — I told my wife that I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes. She said, “No dear, it’s the refrigerator.” Tuesday, Aug. 29, Bridge results had Michele Walter taking first and Roxi Brown taking second. Roxi took second again on Friday behind Pat Rawlings. Max was an &ld...

ARLEE — Whew … summer just flew by with the Jocko Valley full of sunshine and heat some days, and smoke and heat on others. We were blessed to receive a couple of beautiful rain showers that lifted our spirits. The many meals we share on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and every other Saturday bring t...

ST. IGNATIUS — Harvest home, we’ve plowed, we’ve sowed, we’ve reaped, we’ve mowed and brought home every load. We are still accepting bids on a 23-foot gabled roof to be installed on the south side of our building. This includes the cleanup of the old existing porch. The succ...

RONAN — The smoke has settled in with a vengeance. I sure hope everyone is taking precautions to protect themselves. Respiratory problems are not the only problem. If you have elderly friends or neighbors, take a moment to stop in and say hello. Depression is a big problem with not being able to get ou...