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Local students on Rocky Mountain College dean’s list

Published on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 3:44pm

Three local students made Rocky Mountain College’s 2016 spring semester dean’s list for their academic achievement.

Landon Willyerd, of Livingston, Austin Dreyer, of Gardiner, and Seth Swandal, of Wilsall, were all on the list.

The total number of students on the dean’s list for RMC includes 143 who received high honors, as they earned a 4.00 GPA in spring 2016. Willyerd and Swandal both received the high honors.

Students Explore Health Careers during MedStart Camp

Published on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 3:40pm

Jessica Boyles, of Livingston, was one of 25 high school juniors and seniors who recently participated in the 2016 Billings MedStart Camp on July 31 to Aug. 4

The five-day program is designed to encourage students to pursue their interest in a variety of healthcare careers, learn about college life and realize it is possible to pursue higher education. The Billings MedStart program is sponsored by the Eastern Montana Area Health Education Center and RiverStone Health.

Nancy Nesbit Warfel

Published on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 3:38pm

On Aug. 11, 2016, Nancy Nesbit Warfel lost her courageous fight with multiple myeloma cancer.  She was 90 years old.

Nancy Nesbit Warfel was born on June 17, 1926, to Sidney and Rose Nesbit, of Trail Creek.  Some of her happiest memories were from her life on the Trail Creek Ranch. She graduated from Park High School and attended college in Missoula. Nancy married Ed Warfel in

Park County on March 26, 1946, and they resided in several small towns until they moved back to Livingston in 1964.  

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Published on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 3:35pm

BRIEFS

It’s a wrap: ‘Broken Ghost’ crew concludes filming in area

Published on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 4:00pm
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The crew for the independent film, “Broken Ghost,” directed by Richard Gray, concluded their five weeks of filming in Montana last week, with shooting in locations ranging from Columbus and Big Timber to Livingston and Clyde Park. 

But a hefty chunk of filming took place in Livingston and the O’Hair Ranch in Paradise Valley, where a golden sunset bathed the Absarokas Friday evening during the rolling of the final scenes. 

Roy Sidney Lewis Jr.

Published on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 3:05pm

Roy Sidney Lewis Jr., 49, of Livingston, passed away peacefully Aug. 12, 2016, with his family by his side.

Roy is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tammy (Hillman) Lewis; three children, Amanda, Aaron and Adam; parents Roy and Wilma Lewis Sr.; and brother Alan of Lutz, Florida.

Tuesday, Aug. 16

Published on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 3:04pm

BRIEFS

• The Livingston School District will hold a special board meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18 in the Park High School Library.  The board will consider action on a recommendation to terminate the Park High School head football coach and Park High assistant track coach with the possibility of convening into executive session.

Virginia M. “Ginny” O’Hair

Published on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 3:05pm

Virginia M. “Ginny” O’Hair, 76, of Paradise Valley, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at her home with her loving family by her side. A memorial funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Livingston Christian Center (1400 Mount Baldy Drive, Livingston) with Rev. David Gunderson officiating and Sandy Williams assisting.

Betty M. Johnson

Published on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 3:03pm

Betty M. Johnson, 87, of Clyde Park, passed away peacefully March 29, 2016, with her family by her side.

Calendar Aug. 16 to Aug. 22

Published on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:59pm

TUESDAY
Federation of Flyfishers Museum, 5237 U.S. Highway 89 South, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
T.O.P.S. No. 134, First Baptist Church, 8 a.m.
Free walking time, Livingston Civic Center, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Senior Men’s Golf League, Livingston Golf Club, sign up 8:30, tee-time 9 a.m.
Learning Partners Adult Education Program, 112 W. Lewis St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free parent and tot time, Livingston Civic Center, 10 a.m.-noon.  
Gardiner Community Library, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.