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Articles from the January 18, 2023 edition


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  • All Business

    Alexis Moline|Jan 18, 2023

    The Circle BPA Chapter traveled to Lambert on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 to participate in the Region 8 BPA Leadership Conference. The students took tests previous to this date, as well as performing judged events, and taking Open Tests in Lambert. The students were treated with coffee shop treats by the Wildcat Booster Club. The awards ceremony was at the end of the day, the results are listed below: Beau Beery - Banking and Finance (6th), Payroll Accounting (10th), health Insurance and...

  • VFW Post # 4183 Gets Donation for heating and cooling unit From Redwater Community Foundation/ Stockman Bank

    Tod Kasten|Jan 18, 2023

    By Tod Kasten Tod Kasten (right) presenting a check from Stockman Bank to Darrell Gackle (left) to be used for the VFW Post4183's new heating and cooling system. The funds were passed thru the local Redwater Community Foundation. A number of great donations have been received for this effort. The VFW is humbled by the support of the community. If you would like to see how you might be of help to the VFW feel free to give Darrell a call 406-485-2235. Your help and support of our community is...

  • Who's Keepin' Score

    Marcie Brost|Jan 18, 2023

    By Marcie Brost New Scoreboards with shot clocks were installed at the Circle High School gymnasium. Stated by Athletic Director, Lindsey Williams, "with the new implementation of the shot clocks we needed new scoreboards as the old scoreboards were not shot clock compatible". They also took the opportunity to move the scoreboards from the sides of the gym to the ends. Community businesses stepped up and helped with this purchase. Grasslands Credit Union, Farmers Union Oil, C&B Operations, and...

  • Glenda Rae (Heitz) Burton

    Jan 18, 2023

    Glenda Rae (Heitz) Burton was born on May 26, 1975, in Miles City, MT to Glenn and Teri Heitz. She graduated from Circle High School in May of 1994 and went to Northwest College in Powell, WY as a business major and graduated in May of 1996.Glenda was a cheerleader for Circle High School for four years. She was a part of the M89 Centennial Cattle Drive and Wagon Train (Green Circle) in September of 1989. She was a Washington Warrior 4-H member with her horse, Mustache. On June 14, 1997, she...

  • Follow in Faith

    Dan Nefzger|Jan 18, 2023

    How to Listen to God's Word Nehemiah 8:1-9 Some 500 years before the birth of Christ, Cyrus, King of Persia, allowed the Jews to go home to Israel after having been exiled in Babylon for some 70 years. They were commissioned by Cyrus to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple of God. This had been prophesied by Isaiah some 200 years earlier. Ezra was the chief priest in Jerusalem and the returning exiles asked him to read the Book of the Law of Moses. In those days, they did not have all the books of...

  • Pages Of the Past

    Marcie Brost|Jan 18, 2023

    1 year ago taken from TCB 1/12/1923 WEDDING BELLS RING Many young people staring out New Year in "Double Harness" Schillinger-Kirchner Marriage vows were spoken Wednesday morning at six o'clock at the Catholic Church when Matilda Schillinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shillinger Sr., of Vida, became the bride of Eugene T. Kirchner, son of Mr. and MRs K.F. Kirchner of Circle. Father Rath performed the ceremony in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. John Moriarty, the only attendants at the...

  • Savvy Senior

    Jim Miller|Jan 18, 2023

    Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn't work very well but would like to find one that does. Bad Back Betty Dear Betty, A good “reacher-grabber” is a very practical and popular tool for anyone who struggles with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. It works like an extension of your arm allowing you to reach down and pick thi...

  • Notes From Nelson

    Ken M. Nelson, County Extension Agent|Jan 18, 2023

    Before starting a discussion on pre-calving vaccines, it is strongly recommended to consult with your local veterinarian about what types of pathogens are common in your area and for recommendations about what type of vaccine to use. The most comprehensive pre-calving vaccines include rotavirus, coronavirus, Clostridium perfringens type C, and K99 Escherichia coli. A primary goal of pre-calving vaccinations is to allow the cow to build antibodies that will be passed along to her calf through colostrum. As their names indicate, coronavirus and...

  • Brockway Briefs

    Mary Kay Kountz|Jan 18, 2023

    The Brockway community extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Glenda Rae (Heitz) Burton who passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2023 in Great Falls. Glenda went to grade school in Brockway and graduated from Circle High School in 1994. She is survived by her husband Robert and their children Blake, Zane and Ava. Glenda's parents are Glenn and Teri Heitz of Terry and her sister is Lynn (Jason) Kelly of Circle. Funeral services were held January 20, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Falls. The sno...

  • Senior Night

    Jan 18, 2023

    Wrestling Senior Celebrated...

  • Rural Rumors Dispelled: McCone County Sheriff's Report

    Jan 18, 2023

    Tuesday Dec 27: *Report of cows in the wrong pasture. Officers were informed about it. * Retirement party for Sheriff Lonny Jensen. Our county was blessed by his love for the people, wit, dedication & service. We wish him well in retirement and his new role as county commissioner. * Wednesday Dec 28: *Ambulance dispatched for the flight team * Fingerprinting service * Report of a dead deer at mm 29 on Hwy 13 that was off the road. No action taken as DOT had their hands full plowing snow and would remove deer when time allows. * Thursday Dec...

  • Commissioner Minutes

    Jan 18, 2023

    OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA 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 19, 2022 minutes were approved as read. There were no Committee Reports Sherry Kluth, Clerk and Recorder, and John Hrubes, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss personnel issues....

  • Commissoners Minutes

    Jan 18, 2023

    OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA At the hour of 10:00 a.m., the Board of Commissioners of McCone County, Montana, met in regular session with Alan Stempel, Ty Taylor, and Lonny Jensen present. Acting Presiding Officer Alan Stempel called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The agenda was approved. The December 27, 2022 minutes were approved as read. Commissioner Taylor moved to appoint Commissioner Stempel as Presiding Officer for 2023. Commissioner Jensen seconded the motion and...

  • Edddyism

    To Honor Eddie Brost|Jan 18, 2023

    Made the comment to me one morning after I had imbibed to much at Dairy Day, "Those French classes are paying off heard ya talkin' French to the toilet last night."...