Nov262014

Becky’s Brewings to McNiven’s Meanderings

Billings • Meanderings
Jonathan McNiven

Jonathan McNiven

The article named “Becky’s Brewings to McNiven’s Meanderings” was originally published in the weekly Yellowstone County News in the November 26th edition.

 

So I’ve been trying to figure out a good transition from Becky’s Brewings (of which I personally enjoyed) to thoughts, current happenings in the communities, unique perspectives and ideas of my own.  So while working the night shift last weekend at Charter Communications (yes, many of us are working to get into a better position) I decided that Becky’s Brewings will now transition to McNiven’s Meanderings!   Here’s how I see it!  “To meander” means:  read more

Nov202014

LOCKWOOD SCHOOLS “SUPER SESSION”

Billings

By Tobin Navasio, Lockwood School Superintendent

The goal of this series of articles is to highlight some of the positive things that are happening here at Lockwood Schools as well as to make you, the community, aware of some of the challenges that we face in working to provide your child with the best education possible. In future editions I will touch base on some programs, ideology, and resources that we have implemented here at Lockwood, but I want to start by focusing on what I believe is the key to success for any organization – schools, companies, sports teams, military units, or communities – the people involved. This is without question the strength of Lockwood Schools!

I count myself blessed on a regular basis to work with such read more

Nov202014

Representative McNiven to Step Down from Legislative Duties

Montana-Statewide • Billings
State Representative Jonathan McNiven – Montana House of Representatives, Jan. 2011 – Jan 5, 2015.

State Representative Jonathan McNiven – Montana House of Representatives, Jan. 2011 – Jan 5, 2015.

State Representative Jonathan McNiven released the following info regarding his decision to step down from the upcoming 2015 Legislative Session.  He will finish out the rest of his current term which ends Jan. 5th, 2015.  Here is what he posted on Facebook:

For those interested, My wife and I have decided this is the right thing to do at this time.  As much as I loved what I did, priorities and responsibilities change as we go along this journey we call life.  It was not an easy decision, believe me!.  I hope many will understand and I hope to make the communities proud in our next adventure.  Someday, I’ll jump back into serving the previous capacity but for now, I’ve got other responsibilities.  Thank you to all those who supported me and my campaigns throughout the years.

Read the letter that was sent out below to his constituents below.

Dear Constituents of House District 56,

I am writing this letter to inform you that an accumulation of recent good, but time consuming, changes in my life and work responsibilities have led me to make the difficult decision that I will be unable to serve as your representative in the 2015 Legislative Session. I have written read more

Oct12014

Yellowstone County News changes hands

Montana-Statewide • Top Stories • Billings
Yellowstone County News - In print weekly since 1976

Yellowstone County News – In print weekly since 1976

Huntley, MT – Jonathan and Tana McNiven of rural Huntley have purchased the weekly Yellowstone County Newspaper from Pete and Rebecca Robison of Huntley effective October 1st. The McNivens plan to keep the paper in the same location and format for the time being. Jonathan, a 1997 graduate of Huntley Project High School, is a current sitting Legislator for the read more

Sep132013

Obituary: Jacquelyn “Jacki” Ann Reed

Obituaries

Jacquelyn “Jacki” Ann Reed

Jacquelyn 'Jacki' Ann Reed

Jacquelyn “Jacki” Ann Reed

WORDEN — Jacquelyn “Jacki” Ann Reed passed away unexpectedly in her home on  Aug. 30, 2013. Jacki was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher  and dear friend to many, and touched the hearts of many friends and family.

Jacki was born in Dillon on Aug. 27, 1954, to Russell Henry and Anna Jeanne  Stewart. She married Ronald Dean Reed on July 2, 1977, in Dillon. Jacki met Ron  in Billings, near Ron’s family farm in Worden.

Jacki worked as an aid, paraprofessional and migrant teacher at Huntley  Project Schools for 26 years, where she touched many lives and hearts during  that time. Dedicated to her family and community, Jacki will be greatly missed  by those who knew and loved her.

Jacki is survived by her husband, Ron; as well as her three sons, Russell,  Justin and Christopher. She is also survived by her two daughter-in-laws,  Rebecca and Tammy; and her four grandchildren, Alexis, Teagan, Hayden and Erik;  as well as her four sisters.

A visitation will be held at Michelotti-Sawyers, 1001 Alderson Ave.,  Billings, on Friday, Sept. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. The memorial service will be held  at Huntley Project High School commons area at 10 on Saturday, Sept. 7.

A memorial fund has been established at Stockman Bank, and donations can be  made out to: Jacki Reed Memorial Fund.

We all love you very much! We will all miss you greatly, and you will remain  in our hearts forever!

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