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Articles from the April 5, 2023 edition


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  • 911 What's your Emergency

    Marcie Brost|Apr 5, 2023

    If the readers don't know I work part-time as a 911 dispatcher. I needed medical insurance, and McCone County Dispatch was hiring for part-time with insurance coverage. I have been with them for 9 months now and I can tell you it has been one of the greatest jobs I have ever had. I am able to do our Banner during my Midnight to Noon shift, as long as there are no emergencies. This factor was discussed in the interview, as the Banner is my priority. Being dispatcher requires extensive training, a...

  • Lifeline Project Provides Valuable Training in Circle

    Keri Taylor, McCone County DES Coordinator|Apr 5, 2023

    The Lifeguard Group, which is based in Missoula, MT, made the long trek to Circle to spend a day in our community, providing awareness and training about how to combat the growing issue of human trafficking in the United States. This not-for-profit group travels across the state doing school presentations and providing specific training that illustrates what to look for and how to help potential victims. Along with the awareness and education that they provide, the Lifeguard Group also has a...

  • First Year Wrestler, First Female to get Scholarship

    Marcie Brost|Apr 5, 2023

    Maddy she may be small, but she is fierce. Soft spoken and a self-proclaimed clutz, but put her in a wrestling stance and she is calm, cool and collected. Maddy Black is the first female from, Circle High School to receive a wrestling scholarship. Not only was Maddy awarded Athletic Scholarship but academic scholarship as well. She will be going to Morningside University, Sioux City IA. I sat down with the Maddy and asked her why wrestling? She explained that she had 5 brothers and was always...

  • Savvy Senior,

    Jim Miller|Apr 5, 2023

    Fun Part-Time Jobs Ideas for Retirees Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68-year-old retiree, I'm interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low-stress part-time jobs that are popular among retirees? Part-Time Retiree Dear Retiree, Working part-time in retirement can be a terrific way to occupy your time and earn some extra income. The key, however, is finding the right gig that's fun and satisfying for you. While...

  • Pages from the Past

    Apr 5, 2023

    1 years ago taken from TCB 4/6/1923 THE SCHOOL REPORTER The High School play has been chosen Le namo of il is Ewry, Hurry,Hurry." We sure will have to hurry too, if we are to get it ready in time. Gilbert, Floyd, Donald, Lloyd, Malcolm,Gladys,Eula, Frances,and Elsie are included in the cast. Donald, Wilson and Floyd returned to school Tuesday after an absence of over a week. Absences and Tardies The chicken pox has reduced high school attendance materially. This is excusable. But on top of...

  • Notes From Nelson

    Ken M. Nelson, County Extension Agent|Apr 5, 2023

    According to Dr. Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension Veterinarian, calves that are chilled prior to nursing during and following spring storms may need to be removed from the dam and provided external heat to reach normal body temperatures. Providing colostrum from the dam or frozen colostrum or colostrum replacement products is critical to reduce the risk of illness and death in chilled newborn calves. In most cases where the calf has been removed, warmed and fed, and then returned to the dam, the mother cow is able to recognize and re-bond with...

  • Senior Scoop

    Kandi Holland|Apr 5, 2023

    April 2023 4thEaster Party! We will have a Ham Dinner, Extended Salad Bar and of course tasty desserts! A special Bingo will also be held! You don't want to miss this! Please join us! Give us a call and reserve a plate by Monday April 3rd walk-ins are welcome. However, to ensure enough seating and supplies please call ahead. 7th Good Friday, The Center will be CLOSED and there will be no meal. 9th Happy Easter! I am wishing you all a blessed and happy Easter! 5th – 10th I will be utilizing vacation time and will be unavailable. Should you h...

  • Brockway Briefs

    Mary Kay Kountz|Apr 5, 2023

    “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter season. Maybe spring has arrived? Finally? One never knows in eastern Montana what the weather will do, but there have been a few nicer days in a row. The snow is melting and now it is mud season. No one will complain if it means pasture and fields are soaking up some of the moisture. Calving is in full swing for most of the area's ranchers and lambing season is get...

  • Commissioner Minutes McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA

    Apr 5, 2023

    At the hour of 9:00 a.m., the Board of Commissioners of McCone County, Montana, attended the Safety meeting. At the hour of 10:00 a.m., the Board of Commissioners of McCone County, Montana, met in regular session with Alan Stempel, and Ty Taylor present. Presiding Officer Alan Stempel called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The agenda was approved. There were no Committee Reports. The Board reviewed the AWOS Maintenance Contract. Commissioner Taylor moved to approve the Contract and Commissioner Stempel seconded. The...

  • John Schillinger from the Hill

    Jerry Schillinger, Represenative|Apr 5, 2023

    As noted last week, transmittal break began Friday March 3rd. Sunday afternoon I was able to attend a legislative forum in Miles City sponsored by their local Patriot Group. It was great to see a full house at the local VFW and be able to join Representatives Gregg Kmetz and Gary Parry. Great citizen questions and conversation was mixed with presentations by the legislators. It was nice to have a couple of quiet days at home before heading back on Wednesday. Thursday morning the process of...

  • Book Fair 2023

    Marcie Brost|Apr 5, 2023

    7 Book Fair Teachers had a competition of decorating their door/space with this years theme Wild West. Also the Book fair was a success by exceeding the goal!....

  • A new library is coming to Richey!

    Marcie Brost|Apr 5, 2023

    In January the first half of the new library building made it to Richey. Stockman Bank donates $5000 for new library. The Richey Public Library Building Project was born in 2015, and after years of fundraising and planning, the project is near completion. The library opened its doors on October 1, 1958, and has been at its current site since 1970. The Library is hopeful for a late-summer grand opening in the new building, which will be ADA-compliant and provide more space for programming,...