August 2017

State closes Job Service Lewistown

Job Service Lewistown is closing its doors Oct. 31, according to a Thursday announcement from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.

Turkey Federation highlights fundraising importance

The National Wild Turkey Federation may have a small presence in Central Montana, but as Regional Director Jason Tarwater grows its memberships, he knows the benefits will be felt across the board. Well, at least across the wildlife.

Owners who rent tourist or vacation homes have state tax responsibility

The Montana Department of Revenue reminds people who rent a room, apartment, or home on a short-term basis to follow state taxation and permitting laws for lodging and accommodations.

Renting vacation or tourist homes on a short-term basis has increased with the popularity of websites that connect owners and users, such as Airbnb, VRBO and Craig’s List.

Support early childhood education with playhouse raffle

Friends of Head Start and the Lewistown Parent Committee say time is running out for the annual playhouse fundraiser.

This year’s playhouse has a barn theme, designed for little ones to get a “head start on adventure,” but the multipurpose structure could also be used as a garden shed, man cave, chicken coop, extra storage, etc.  The playhouse was built by the Construction Academy, with the help of in-kind donations from Bloedorn Lumber and Ace Hardware.

News Briefs

Drought workshop aimed at water utilities

 

The public is welcome at a free workshop for Montana water utilities on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Yogo Inn Sapphire Room A. 

Rebecca DeMars excited for volleyball, faith convention

Summer is over, and that’s all right for Winifred sophomore Rebecca DeMars.

She’s ready for school, and she’s ready for volleyball.

“I’m very excited about volleyball this year,” she said. “I get to play varsity, and I get to play my favorite position: middle hitter. I’m really looking forward to it.”

There is a lot to be excited about this year, Rebecca said. This fall, Rebecca is heading to the National Catholic Youth Convention in Indianapolis, where she hopes to grow in her faith, make friends and have an unforgettable experience.

Doug Day: Central Montana’s “advocate”

Former Lewistown public defender Doug Day has switched gears, narrowing his focus and joining forces with Matthew Driggs and Joshua Hotchkiss as a member of The Advocates, a team that specializes in personal injury.

The Advocates is a large firm based out of Utah, which also has an office in Seattle, Washington. A little over a year ago, a representative of the company called Day and asked him if he’d be interested in being part of the team and helping them move into the Montana market.

Day said “yes,” officially becoming an “Advocate” in January of 2017.

Lewistown native to deliver speech on brother’s overdose

As the school year begins, new temptations arise. In hopes to prevent students from saying “yes” to drugs – be it opioids or otherwise – Young People in Recovery and Together Our Recovery Center Heals are hosting a special event with speakers sharing powerful testimonies on the dangers of drug abuse.

The “Overdose Awareness and Recovery Project” will feature speeches by Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and local testimonials. Lewistown native Heather Jones, whose brother, Chris, fatally overdosed last October in Big Sky, will also share her story.

Camp Lewtana: a hidden Central Montana Treasure

Six miles south of Lewistown lies an evangelical paradise, a place where children have been going since 1941 to enjoy the outdoors and, according to its mission, live a Christ-centered life.

Led by Justin and Rose Antonich, Camp Lewtana has a little something for everyone, as there are camps for men, women, families, junior teens, senior teens and children. There are also archery, basketball, day camps and winter activities.

With all this excitement during the summer, camp director and registrar Jerri Sain  said it’s still a mystery to many.

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