Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the pairie
Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the pairie
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The Circle Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual banquet and this year's entertainment is the world-famous Peterson Farm Brothers. Sponsored in part by Mid Rivers. The group consists of three brothers, Greg (32), Nathan (29), and Kendal (26). I had the opportunity to talk to Greg about what to expect at the banquet. I called and asked if this was a good time to talk, and he said that it was, but I could hear in background that he was probably working. The brothers grew up in Kansas and...
"The SBDC has been a lifeline. Without their financial assistance and guidance, we would not have been able to start our business." Beth Conroy, Owner Beth Conroy has been a nurse for 30 years. Working in numerous specialties from short term care, long term care and hospice. Beth and her father Eddy Beery shared a dream of opening an assisted living facility to keep residents in the community as there currently was not a facility within a 60-mile radius. In 2012 they started working towards...
December 18th, 2022 was the 15th annual Predator Hunt at the Brockway Supper Club. 10 teams hunted this year. 30-40 local businesses, farmers and ranchers donated money and door prizes to the cause. Several communities have predator hunts such as Jordan, Baker, Terry, and Richey. The hunt is vital to the area, as coyotes are predators of sheep, chickens, and calves. The hunt in Brockway was begun by Gus Kamp & Bev Breibach15 years ago. Gus is the owner ofthe Brockway Supper Club, Brockway...
Daniel "Dan" David Peter, age 52, passed away on December 25th 2022 at his home outside of Circle, MT. Dan was born in the town of Pigeon in Huron County Michigan on Friday July 10th 1970. He was the youngest child and only boy born to Melvin and Grace Peter. He was welcomed into the world by his "much older" sisters Ella, Carol, and Janet. Dan was always a wild child and getting into mischief per stories told around his family kitchen table. One story that would surface anytime family was...
Communication is interactive, well, good communication is. There is a back and forth, cause and effect. When I talk to my kiddos I like it when they acknowledge that I'm talking to them, take the communication in, and then respond appropriately to it. When God speaks to us, it should be similar. Luke 8:18a, ESV says, “Take care then how you hear,..” It's not enough to just hear - we need to “take care” in how we hear. We need to value, remember, and obey what God has said. Mark 4:23-25, ESV says, “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear. And...
Sheriff Report Dec 13 to 19 Tuesday: * Controlled burn * 911 caller on Hwy 13 reporting that he ran out of fuel. An officer responded and gave him a ride to get fuel. * The ambulance was dispatched for a transfer from MCHC to Glendive Medical Center. * Wednesday: * 911 caller at the weigh scale called in to report that he was stranded and needed a ride to the motel. He did not want to walk over to the motel because it was snowing, and he was cold. An officer responded to give him a ride. * A person called in on an admin line to report a no...
A Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who's divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He's asked me to take care of his affairs so I would like to find out what I need to do after he passes away. Unsure Nephew Dear Unsure, I'm very sorry to hear about your uncle. The death of a loved of can bring about a host of different tasks and responsibilities. Here's a list of some things you can...
Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home. There are two kinds of alarms. Ionization smoke alarms are quicker to warn about flaming fires. Photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires. It is best to use both types of alarms in the home. For the best protection, smoke alarms...
Happy New Year! Another year has passed and as 2023 makes its arrival, may good health, happiness, peace and prosperity be on the horizon for you and your family. The recent crazy winter weather created problems for folks, among those school cancellations, postponed or cancelled sports activities, and the changing of travel plans because of hazardous roads and dangerous weather conditions. Ranchers and farmers dealt with feeding their cattle and sheep in the extreme cold which required constant snow plowing to break trails to get to their herds...
The Annual MSU Extension Winter Series program is fast approaching. The Extension Winter Series program is a cooperative effort between the region's County Extension Offices. Each year a series of presentations are given in each of the Southeast Montana counties providing timely information of interest to local ag producers. Winter Series will be held in ten locations between January 16th and the 20th. McCone County's winter Ag Series will be held Monday January 16 at the McCone County Fairgrounds from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Other nearby...
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Monday, December 19, 2022 At the hour of 10:00 a.m., the Board of Commissioners of McCone County, Montana, met in regular session with Jim Moos, Alan Stempel, and Ty Taylor present. Presiding Officer Jim Moos called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The agenda was approved. The December 12, 2022 minutes were approved as amended. Commissioner Moos reported on the Dry Redwater Rural Water Authority Board meeting he attended, by phone, on December...
By Marcie Brost The Angel tree delivery for adults was pushed back due to the bitter cold of the original scheduled day. All the gifts for children were delivered on the very chilly and windy Dec. 22nd though. Thanks to ALL who took an Angel, (53 Angels this year), and provided for that person. Thanks to the Grasslands Credit Union for ALWAYS being so good and helpful to us!! Thanks to Angie Beery because this wouldn't have happened without her work this year!! Thanks to Lisa Fritz and the Book...
Sierra Nagle attended the Wool Montana Wool Growers Association convention the 1st week in December! She was awarded the 1st place Ultrasound Lamb Carcass! State lamb Carcass Results: Sierra Nagle 1st, Kaleb Groh 8th, Sierra Nagle 15th, Jakob Thoeny 17th, Aybrie Kassner 18th, and Kellen Hardy 24th.Amazing to see so many lambs in the top 25 out of 452 from our small but mighty county. 452. Sierra's lamb cut a 4.57 loin eye. I had the chance to visit with Brent Roeder-he state" the quality of...
Teton Volleyball is excited to announce the commitment of Alexis Moline, 5'9, Setter from Circle, Montana. Alexis is a 3.8 GPA Student Athlete at Circle High School. She is a Member of the National Honor Society, BPA, and Student Council. Alexis received Most Improved Athlete in her Freshman Season, Most Assists in her Junior and Senior Season, as well as Most Aces in her Senior Season. Alexis earned Second Team All Conference 2020-21 Sophomore/JuniorSeason and 1st Team All Conference her 2022...
A Tall Drink Of Water...
Lonny Jensen retirement party Tuesday December 27th. More pictures and story next week....
