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Articles from the March 1, 2023 edition


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  • The Little Mermaid

    Marcie Brost|Mar 1, 2023

    Deep in the salty water is lived Little Mermaid, Celia. Celia and her three sisters were allowed one visit to the World Above, each on their seventeenth birthday, to learn the secrets of dry land. The discoveries include, dragons, armies, and of course a handsome prince. The Missoula Children's Theater. The company has come to Circle for many years and have always done a wonderful job and the show is enjoyed by all that go. It's always fun to watch local talent. The group really can harness...

  • Local Company Receives Grant

    Mar 1, 2023

    Helena, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte and the Agriculture Development Council announced recipients of the state's $896,003 investment in innovative, value-added agriculture projects through the Montana Department of Agriculture's Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program. "By investing in innovative, value-added ag projects, we can help Montana producers keep pace with a transforming agricultural industry and capture more of the tremendous value they create," Gov. Gianforte said. "I look f...

  • Lucille "Lucy" Magalsky

    Mar 1, 2023

    She won the purple ribbon. Whether raising her family, sewing, making crafts, baking, caring for Dad, raising her garden, or canning jams, Lucy Magalsky was the top, Best of Show. Born July 1, 1953 to Earl and Lila Green in Glendive, MT. She attended Union School for elementary and then to Circle High School, graduating in 1971. She went on to attend business school in Denver for a year. Her first date with Jim was a double date. The problem was that Mom was with the other guy. Months later Jim... Full story

  • RURAL DEMENTIA CAREGIVER PROJECT

    Mar 1, 2023

    Free Caregiver Workshop Do you take care of someone with memory loss and live in a rural area? Have recent months left you stressed and isolated? The University of California, San Francisco is offering a free online workshop to help rural caregivers. The project is funded by the Nation­al Institutes of Health. The workshop includes training on how to reduce stress, manage the difficult behaviors of your friend or family member with memory loss, and plan for the future. You will also get support from other caregivers and trained staff. Because...

  • Follow In Faith

    Dan Nefzger|Mar 1, 2023

    It is a Blessing to Love Others 1 Peter 1:22-23 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. On TV, we see all kinds of advertisements concerning cleansing by different products. Now there are antiseptic wipes that will kill 99% of all germs on our kitchen counters and...

  • Pages of the Past

    Mar 1, 2023

    1 years ago taken from TCB 03/02/1923 High School student Deceased The Reporter, this week is forced to chronicle the saddest event in the history of the school, viz, the death of Madeline Arnett. Madeline was a splendid student, beloved by both faculty and all the members of the High School. Her quiet ways, faithfulness and reserve, had gained for her a host of friends who had learned to recognize her sterling qualities. Madeline has not been in good health all year, but through it all she...

  • Savvy Senior

    Jim Miller|Mar 1, 2023

    Dear Savvy Senior, What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls? My 74-year-old mother gets tons of unwanted telemarketing and robocalls on her cell and home phone and has been duped out of hundreds of dollars. Frustrated Daughter Dear Frustrated, It's a great question! Scammers are always looking for new ways to dupe people out of money, and in the U.S., phone calls remain the primary way swindlers hook older victims. The Federal Trade Commission recently found...

  • Brockway Briefs

    Mary Kay Kountz|Mar 1, 2023

    Last week's storm reminded Montanans of the harsh reality of winter. Cold temperatures and blowing and drifting snow created the usual problems of bad roads, poor visibility and concerns about livestock. Calving season is quickly approaching for area ranchers and on some ranches, already here. Crews were at Cord and Kristin Bieber's Tuesday to shear some of their flock. Fortunately Biebers have a big barn to work in and to keep the sheep dry and warm. There are more to be sheared, but that will happen later and hopefully with better weather....

  • Eastern Montana Gymnastics

    Mar 1, 2023

    Eastern Montana Gymnastics attended both the Blast in the Badlands meet in Watford City, North Dakota on February 11-12,and The Twisted Moose meet in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 19, 2023. Following theyear's trends, EMG had some top placings, in both individual and team placings. In Watford City, which was attended by 22 team athletes, EMG had two top overall all-around placings. In Bronze, Ila Lehner had the high score, and in Silver, Azzy Toavs placed first overall. Ila also set a new...

  • Are you over 70 Share You HiSTORY

    Mar 1, 2023

    Are you over 70? Do you have a life worth of stories to tell? Are you interested in connecting with young people? If so, you are just what the Senior Civics Class at Circle High School is looking for. Our local seniors have been participating in The Democracy Project. This project is funded by grant money from the Charles Englehard Foundation and sponsored by Humanities Montana. Humanities Montana is our state's local humanities council. It was founded in 1972 and is one of 56 across the country. It is a non-partisan organization that promotes...

  • Commissioner MInutes

    Mar 1, 2023

    OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Monday, February 13, 2023 At the hour of 9:00 am the Commissioners attended the Department Head meeting. 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. Presiding Officer Alan Stempel called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The agenda was approved. The February 6, 2023 minutes were approved as amended. There were no Committee Reports....

  • FROM THE HILL: Senator Steve Hinebauch

    Steve Hinebauch, Senator|Mar 1, 2023

    Greetings from Helena! The Transmittal deadline is coming up fast. I am going to introduce four more bills this week that need to be heard and hopefully moved through the Senate before Transmittal. There are two bills dealing with FWP, one dealing with DOJ, and one dealing with elections. The unions were active this week at the capitol. Along with the several lobbyists they have here all the time there were a lot of members walking around, holding signs, and testifying in committees. They were...

  • Jerry Schillinger From the Hill

    Jerry Schillinger, US Legislator|Mar 1, 2023

    2-17-23 This week saw appropriations section c wrap up business for this legislative session. We approved the budgets of our respective departments. The next step in the process will be for me as Chair to present these recommendations to the appropriations committee as a whole. At that point the recommendations can be accepted or amended and entered into House Bill 2, the big budget, for presentation to the entire House later in the session. As part of the Department of Natural Resources...

  • Senior Scoop

    Kandi Holland|Mar 1, 2023

    1st American Red Cross will be here for a blood drive, with our generous donors we have each time we greatly appreciate you taking time out to donate. 3rd National Employee day! Thank you Cindy Breitbach for all that you have been doing! You have been a dedicated transportation driver and asset! 12th Pinohle Tourney will be at 1:30 pm, the buy in cost is $5.00. Come on down and join in for laugh, fun, snacks and cards! 12th Day light Savings Time! Don't forget to move those clocks forward one hour. This will be the last Day Light Savings in...

  • Eddyism

    To Honor Eddie Brost|Mar 1, 2023

    How's life in the castle Grace? He would say this after someone tripped or was clumsy.....

  • Jokes

    Mar 1, 2023