Sorted by date Results 1 - 11 of 11
As you already know, locals are ramping up for the 7th Annual Community Yard Sale and Craft Show! It will take place on Saturday, June 15th 2024, from 8am to 2pm. There are over 20 participating yard sales, along with multiple vendors at the Craft Show at Jerry Martin Memorial Hall. Joining the vendors at the Craft Show this year is St. Margaret Mary's Youth Group. They will be selling Indian Tacos, Beverages, Cotton Candy, and Soft Serve Ice Cream. In addition to the delicious food, they will...
The youth group of St. Margaret Mary’s has been busy since the start of the Fall season with fundraising and planning for their upcoming trip to Europe! Accompanied by a few parents, their youth group instructor Judy Yirsa, and pastoral leader Fr. Joseph Tran, 9 local kids will be off to Portugal, Spain, and France to see some of the most unbelievable landmarks in Christendom! Aside from the rich spiritual experience they hope to obtain, the students are in for some incredibly fun days in dazzling ancient cities filled with castles, forts, t...
The Future of Travel As temperatures rise and summer fast approaches, Americans are beginning to look for travel options. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Montanans, especially, are looking to escape to a much-needed vacation after a long quarantine. Unfortunately, the CDC is still discouraging all unessential travel. That does not mean that U.S. citizens cannot travel abroad. However, many nations have specific varying entry and exit requirements, not to mention getting there by sea or via the...
Much like the rest of this community, I have been following the news of all things related to COVID-19 closely. It has left me feeling scared for loved ones in larger cities and anxious for the near future, but overall it has left me with a heavy heart for those that are currently affected. I am blessed to say that I have not been directly affected too much. Aside from a few of my weekly meetings and my daughter’s preschool getting canceled, I find myself living by my same winter routine with limited outings. The world of travel, however, h...
On Christmas morning, Travis and Darlene Cline excitedly awaited their children Gabe and Brookelyn's responses, as they opened their gift containing tickets to Walt Disney World! Sadly, they would never get the response they were seeking that day. The children looked confused, then Brookelyn asked, "What is Walt Disney World?" Darlene went on to tell her kids about the vast amusement park and how they would require flying to get there. Unfortunately, the mega gift was overshadowed that day by th...
At the end of August 2019, Bob and Rita Yirsa were surprised by their children, as well as their daughter and sons-in-law, with a trip to Napa Valley, California, in celebration of their combined 85th and 83rd birthdays respectively! Siblings Ken Yirsa, Debbie Kittredge and Patti Nichol and their spouses conspired to plan a 4-day retreat for themselves and their parents to the wine capital of the U.S in late October of 2019! Coincidentally the surrounding valleys bordering Napa were experiencing...
Last week I wrote about Vanessa and Liana Janssen's recent visit to Japan. In actuality, the Janssen family consists of three children in total. It simply was not feasible for the entire family to make the trip east, as airfare to Japan was quite costly. So the head of the family and Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Sean Janssen, researched alternate destinations with cheap flights for a trip with his two young sons, Cameron, age six, and Holden, age 4. He found a terrific deal from Seattle to...
This last fall, local Vanessa Janssen traveled with her daughter Liana to Japan. They were joined by Vanessa's parents, sister, and her sister's boyfriend. The reason for their family reunion? To visit their dear family friend, whom Vanessa warmly referred to as her sister, who recently relocated from Seattle to Japan. Their trip began in the bustling city of Tokyo, home to 14.1 million people. The group marveled at skilled craft markets, ancient temples, and palaces, one of which was worth 4 tr...
Every Saturday morning, my family and I enjoy a pancake breakfast, then sit down together to watch our favorite travel shows. In the middle of one of the videos, a commercial for Calgary appeared. It was sponsored by their local tourism board and was about two minutes long, showcasing some adrenaline-filled, fun, winter activities. My husband Chris and I were hooked at first sight! I immediately jumped on my computer to make the necessary reservations. I was especially excited about the close...
Last year my husband and I were in the early stages of planning a family vacation for the following summer when we came across shockingly low-priced flights from Great Falls to Paris. The only catch was that the departure was on Thanksgiving Day. Being that the trip was within two months, we jumped at the opportunity and booked right away. Although we were personally battling colds, Chris and I could not help but notice how effortlessly we could get around with both our girls, then ages 3 and...
As a young child, I developed a love for travel from road trips with my family. The destination was always predictable. We would either visit family in San Diego or my family in Baja California, Mexico. Being as I grew up in Central California in the predominantly agricultural town of Bakersfield, the final destinations were not distant, but were vastly different from home! San Diego was my favorite in that there were many beaches to walk and play in, as well as delicious restaurants, outlet malls, and it always seemed to have the most ideal...
