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Articles with the Tag: St. Ignatius

Mission Valley food banks meet surge in demand to help people Mission Valley food banks meet surge in demand to help people

LAKE COUNTY – Local food banks are seeing a surge in need due to the financial hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic.  “We have seen about a 20 percent increase in registrations,” said Mary Martin, operations manager of Polson Loaves and Fish Pantry. “It started as soon a...

Local farmers markets adapt to coronavirus Local farmers markets adapt to coronavirus

In the summer, the Mission Valley is full of fresh produce and meat made available at farmers markets; however, the current pandemic has imposed an air of uncertainty on plans for this summer’s farmers market season.  Administrators of farmers markets in the area are working to find ways to kee...

St. Ignatius holds TKO, kindergarten roundup

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Schools will hold their TKO and kindergarten roundup for the  2020-2021 school year April 27-May 1. Please call the elementary school office Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 406-745-3811 and speak with Mrs. Connie about your child. She’ll take down some informa...

Man charged with selling diamond watch Man charged with selling diamond watch

A Lake County man is facing three separate criminal cases involving a break-in at a warehouse in Pablo and two more incidents involving theft.  Eric Templeton, 33, entered a plea of not guilty to felony theft and one count of felony burglary at District Court in Polson on April 16. In the theft ca...

St. Ignatius seniors for April 8, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — We’re trying to do our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19, so our center is closed to the public. We are still doing deliveries and take-out meals. If you would like to order or cancel a meal, please call 406-745-4462 before 10:30 a.m. If you are picking up a take-out meal, pl...

Meeting cancellations, postponed events

Leon Hall potluck 
cancelled ST. IGNATIUS — Leon Hall monthly potluck for April 8 has been cancelled. Hope to see everyone on May 13 when we have a presentation by Prof. Dean Nicolai on Sami people and their culture compared to the Salish Culture.   Horsemen stay home RONAN —...

Local families adjust to pandemic closures Local families adjust to pandemic closures

ST. IGNATIUS – Weekdays look different for the McNutt family compared to a few short weeks ago, before Governor Steve Bullock announced that all public schools should close to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.  Since St. Ignatius schools closed on March 16, the five McNutt children s...

COA recommends seniors self-isolate as office closes

LAKE COUNTY — As additional social-distancing measures are put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Lake County Council on Aging encourages senior citizens to self-isolate. According to LCCOA Executive Director Dara Rodda, the organization has limited its services to the senior food c...

St. Ignatius seniors for March 25, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — Our center will be closed to the public for in-house meals until April 1. We will continue our Meals-On-Wheels program. Our menu is subject to change. If you would like to order a to-go meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10:30 a.m. All pick-up meals must be picked up by 1 p.m. 

St. Ignatius seniors for March 18, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.  AARP will hold a “Safe Driving” class on Friday, May 8, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call the center to get signed up at 406-745-4462. Meals can be delivered to qualified seniors; if you would ...


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