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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McCone County Museum is getting some much-needed repairs and upgrades, thanks to Museum Curator Herb Allison. Herb has been applying for grants to help finance and offset repairs and neglected areas of our treasured Museum. Herb was awarded a grant from Montana Tourism Program. Press release posted after story. The grant it had several members of the community that had written letters to show the need for funding. I was able to meet with Herb, Ken Nelson, Chairman of Museum Board, and Jim Moos...
Missoula Business Wins Retailer of the Year Award at 2023 Made in Montana Tradeshow HELENA, Mont. – Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman today honored Brooke and Alex Blackler, owners of The Last Best Store in Missoula, with the 2023 Retailer of the Year Award at the annual Made in Montana Tradeshow for Food and Gifts in Helena. "Every year, the tradeshow features the best of Made in Montana, Grown in Montana and Native American made goods that are produced right here in our s...
1 Years of McCone County Update The Centennial committee appreciates all of those who have sent in family/business/community/ organization histories. Thank you! Yes, I'm still working on the book. Many have asked, “Have we missed the deadline?” I will be working on this book this winter and hope to finish it up by next winter, so I am setting the deadline to be March 31, 2023. There's just so much to collect and it's been difficult to reach those who don't live here or who don't get the Circle Banner, the Terry Tribune, or the Wolf Point pap...
It seems like weather is the main topic of discussion these days. March has blown in like a lion, and with the snow and high winds over the weekend, one wonders if spring will ever arrive. Miserable conditions for livestock and those tending to them, that's for sure. Can you believe it is Prom time? Circle High School students will be almost unrecognizable in their beautiful gowns and sharp looking tuxedos when they hit the runway March 18th. Have fun and be safe! The McCone County Annual Volunteer Fireman's Ball will be March 18th at the...
Did you know that only 1% of human trafficking victims are ever rescued? And the average age of an individual who enters a life of human trafficking is 12-13 years old? Every hour 34 individuals enter a life of sexual exploitation in this country. These are facts from the website for the Lifeguard Group, a non-profit organization based in Missoula, MT, who are trying to help end this plague in America by educating schools and communities across Montana. One of the goals of the Lifeguard Group is to empower students and community members to...
Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it's taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid? Seeking Support Dear Seeking, Caring for an elder parent can be challenging in many ways, but it can be especially difficult financially if you have to miss work to provide care. Fortunately, there are a number of government programs and other tips that may be able...
Infectious causes of calf scours can be generated into 4 categories: bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and yeasts/molds. Non-infectious factors may contribute to scours outbreaks, including inadequate pre-calving nutrition of the dam and a poor environment for the newborn (wet weather, contaminated lots, etc.). Control of non-infectious factors is critical to preventing scours. Bacterial causes of calf scours include Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium perfringens. Most newborn calves are exposed to E. coli from the environment. Calves as...
With a three-for-three sweep in both the team and overall all-arounds, Eastern Montana Gymnastics won every top award available at the Rebel Round Up in Minot, North Dakota on March 4-5, 2023. All three teams (Bronze, Silver and Gold) won first place, and three individuals (Ila Lehner, Jud Rehbein and Lina Smith) took home the top placings in each level in the all-around. In the Bronze level, Ila once again dominated, finishing with first places on vault, balance beam, floor and all-around, out...
Love Advice: Dating should not be painful. Once a cheater, always a cheater. Someone who can't trust, usually can't be trusted. Never talk politics or religion....
Feb 28 Mar 3 Tuesday Feb 28: * Ambulance dispatched to a local residence. * Report of a herd of horses out at mm 272 on Hwy 200 . Dispatch called a few people, but couldn't locate owner. Posted on Facebook. A local person put them back in the fence. * Controlled burn x 2 * Concealed Weapon Permit* Warrant Issued * Wednesday Mar 1: Report of a driver that pushed the reporting party into a ditch. An officer responded. A citation will be issued . *911 Call received from an emergency pager. A family member was able to confirm everything was okay at...
