Community

Donald Ross Divine

Published on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 2:44pm

Mr. Donald Ross Divine, 81, of Tumwater, Washington, died in his sleep at his home in Tumwater on July 21, 2016.

Gerald Loring O’Neill

Published on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 2:42pm

Gerald Loring O’Neill died peacefully at his home Dec. 17, 2015.  He was proceeded by his loving wife, Barbara, to whom he was married 60 years.  

Gerald was born on Dec. 1, 1929, in Glendive to Alma and Loring O’Neill, to whom also was born his three brothers — Sonny, Don and Layton — and his sister Ginny. He graduated from Park High School and earned a Chemical Engineering Degree from Montana State University.

Monday, July 25

Published on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 2:37pm

BRIEFS

• An idea exchange sponsored by Humanities Montana will be held at noon on Tuesday, July 26 at Montana’s Rib and Chop House. To RSVP for the event, contact Kim Anderson at 243-6022 or email kim.anderson@humanitiesmontana.org.

• The Park County Senior Center’s Arthritis Exercise Program is held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. There is a $3 participation fee. For more information, call the Senior Center at 333-2276.

Calendar July 26 to Aug. 1

Published on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 2:35pm

TUESDAY    
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. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Livingston-Park County Public Library, 228 W. Callender St., noon.-8 p.m.

Chicken Jamboree is Saturday

Published on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 4:19pm

The Livingston Church of God is sponsoring its 14th annual Chicken Jamboree from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 at the Sacajawea Park Gazebo.

The event provides the community with live gospel music as well as free chicken, hot dogs and “fixins.” For more information, call pastor Ed Parrent at 223-3466.

TIIME OUT WITH LOIS: Men and women, and working together

Published on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 4:08pm

I am going to step out into a danger zone this week and talk about men and women and some differences in the roles of each. First let me lay a couple foundational blocks. 

TIME OUT WITH LOIS
Lois Olmstead

 

Sweet Pea Festival music lineup announced

Published on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 2:32pm

The 2016 Sweet Pea Festival is back again Aug. 4 through Aug. 6 with multiple performances throughout the weekend in Bozeman.

On the main stage starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, Aubrie Sellers brings “garage country” to Bozeman, according to a Sweet Pea Festival news release.

Sellers is the daughter of Lee Ann Womack and Jason Sellers and she gets her influence from George Jones, Ralph Stanley and Led Zepplin.

MSU Wind Symphony selected to perform at 2017 Sousa Band Festival in Washington

Published on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 2:31pm

The Montana State University Wind Symphony has been selected to perform in the 2017 Sousa Band Festival set for March 12 in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

The MSU Wind Symphony is one of only four concert bands nationwide invited to take part in the festival commemorating the compositions and legacy of John Philip Sousa, one of the most well-known composers of American military marches and patriotic music, according to an MSU News Service release.

Robert Lee Bishop

Published on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 2:05pm

Robert Lee Bishop, 78, passed away June 17, 2016. He was born Aug. 17, 1937.

Bob dearly loved his wife and family, playing and singing to his guitar music, square dancing, his motorcycle and making people smile. He was a dear friend, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his sister Pat (Harry); children Niki (Bob) Sherry, Wayne (Rebecca) and Randy; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Friday, July 22

Published on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 1:58pm

BRIEFS

• The Livingston School District Budget Committee will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 25 at the central administration office, 132 S. B St. Contact Jenny Stringer at 222-0861 for more information.

• Mountain-Pacific Quality Health will host free diabetes classes for Park County residents diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through July 25 at the Livingston-Park County Public Library. To register, call Stephanie Paugh with Mountain-Pacific Quality Health at (406) 320-2106.