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Articles from the April 12, 2023 edition


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  • Wild Game Feed

    Jerry Meissner|Apr 12, 2023

    Sunday March 19th at 5:30 kicked off the annual Wild Game Feed held at the Assembly of God Church with 63 adults and three youth. Pastor Owen Childers and Cynthia Brietbach served as Co-Master of Ceremonies and special thanks to both. Grand Prize for the evening was awarded to Konny Becker for her guess on the number .223 of shell casings in the sealed jar with 141. And received a digital cooking thermometer for her efforts The food line started with a selection of dishes utilizing meats both wi...

  • Sparing Stormer

    Marcie Brost|Apr 12, 2023

    Picture having four older brothers and a wrestling mat in the living room, so, of course, there would be wrestling! This is the scene Krayle Stormer, son of Bryan and Collen (Kelly) Stormer of Vida, painted for me when we talked last week. Krayle is a sophomore at Oregon State University. He is a scholarship athlete and not only a star wrestler, but Krayle has maintained a 4.0 grade average. In addition, last year he received the Drucilla Shepard Smith scholastic award, which recognizes...

  • G & G Garbage LLC

    Marcie Brost|Apr 12, 2023

    Upon hearing a rumor that the new garbage company is owned by China I reached out to Previous owner John Isaacs. John has had his business for sale for several months. Jon has been hauling our trash for 47 years and 3 months. He has disposed of three generations of diapers and empty milk jugs. Jon stated he hopes that the new owner will take care of his clientele. Jon had met the CEO of G &G Garbage LLC, Michael Desmond, back when the Keystone pipeline was planned to come through Circle. Michael bought Jon's business on January 31st. Jon...

  • McCone County Sheriff's Office

    Apr 12, 2023

    N ROCK CREEK RD CLOSED: Per MCCONE CO RD DEPT: "A piece of the culvert has pushed out the road. There is a hole washed on the upper side that big. We don't know how much is washed on the inside of the fill. The road is closed for everyone's safety. If the creek runs like they predict, it will do significant damage to the fill in a hurry. Please don't cross this fill. The road is posted and signed as closed and will be until the water goes down and we can fix it. We will get traffic through...

  • Follow IN Faith

    Dan Nefzger|Apr 12, 2023

    Why a Resurrection? 032413 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15 More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did...

  • DPHHS Requests Nominations for Annual Emergency Medical Services Awards

    Apr 12, 2023

    The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is asking Montanans to submit nominations for the annual Emergency Medical Services (EMS) awards ceremony to be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Capitol Rotunda in Helena. The event, held during Emergency Medical Services Week May 21-27 and EMS for Children Day on May 24, honors individuals and organizations who provide exemplary service to the state through the EMS system. The theme for the 2023 EMS Week is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins. DPHHS officials state the intent of this...

  • Easter Poem

    Earl Jensen|Apr 12, 2023

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  • Savvy Senior

    Jim Miller|Apr 12, 2023

    Dear Savvy Senior, What are the new rules on required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s? I will turn 72 this year and want to be clear on what I'm required to do. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0 that was passed by Congress last December, there are several new rules that affect required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s and other tax-deferred retirement accounts. These changes, which build on the original SECURE Act of 2019, are a...

  • Great Northern Development Corporation Awarded $4M to Expand Local Meat Processing Capabilities

    Apr 12, 2023

    WOLF POINT, MONTANA 2023) – Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) was successfully awarded $4M through the USDA's Meat and Poultry Processing Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) to assist regional processors in further supporting the local food supply chain. MPILP provides grant funding to intermediary lenders who finance – or plan to finance – the start-up, expansion, or operation of slaughter, or other processing of meat and poultry. The objective of the MPILP is to strengthen the fin...

  • Pages of the Past

    Apr 12, 2023

    1 year ago taken from the TCB 4/13/1923 TWO CENT GAS TAX IN EFFECT SINCE APRIL 1 The state tax of two cents a gallon on gasoline sales, provided by the law passed by the last legislature, went into effect April 1, supplanting the one cent a gallon tax which had been in effect since January 1, 1921. During the 27 months that the one-cent a gallon tax was in effect more than half a million dollars was collected by it, of which two-thirds went into the state general fund and one-third to county...

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  • Notes From Nelson

    Ken M. Nelson, County Extension Agent|Apr 12, 2023

    Grazing lease rates are always a topic of discussion. What's the magic number that should be paid/charged? Obviously there is no “magic number” for rental rates. Determining rental rates is not an exact science. Local demand and supply conditions, anticipated market conditions, and even long standing working relationships can have a bearing on rental rate negotiations. It is in the best interest of both land owners and renters to establish and record rental agreements that are equitable. The success of the lease depends on meeting the nee...

  • Circle Public Schools Site Acquisition

    Apr 12, 2023

    May 2nd,2023,Election On May 2, 2023,the qualified electors will vote on the site acquisition listed on the May 2nd ballot that would authorize the acquisition of the parcel of land where the School football field is located and a portion of the track field, property currently owned by McCone County. Under Montana Code 20-6-621,any acquisition of new property used for school purposes must first be approved by the qualified electors whether it is to be purchased or exchanged for no cost. For the past two years, the Board of Trustees and the...

  • Eddyism

    To Honor Eddie Brost|Apr 12, 2023

    What are you and your Cronies up to?...

  • Jerry Schillinger from the HIll

    Jerry Schillinger|Apr 12, 2023

    Legislative day 56, Tuesday March 21st we convened our Floor session at 8 a.m. to begin presentation and debate on House Bill 2, which I described last week in some detail. HB2 is the State's main operating budget for the coming 2024-2025 biennium, it was presented in five main sections A-E. I presented C, Natural Resources and Conservation. This budget consists of nearly 50 % federal funds, primarily in Transportation and Department of Health and Human Services. Total HB2 is over $13 billion,...

  • Rural Rumors Dispelled: McCone County Sheriff's Report

    Apr 12, 2023

    Mar 21 to Apr 3 Tuesday Mar 21: * Report of a Drunk Driver that left a property in Dawson County with unknown direction of travel. Later in the morning, it was reported that the driver made it to his home in Glendive. * Wednesday Mar 22: N/A Thursday Mar 23:*911 Misdial. Child playing with phone. * Alcohol Catering Authorization for banquet at CCM * Training began for new CAD System for Dispatchers. Friday Mar 24: *Training for Officers &Dispatchers * Saturday Mar 25: *Early a.m. a driver reported hitting a trailer ramp on Hwy 200 somewhere by...

  • Circle Chamber Minutes

    Apr 12, 2023

    The April Meeting of the Circle Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture was held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the Circle Sr. Center card room. There were 8 members present. Community Garage Sale Day will be held on Saturday, June 3rd. There is no cost to have your sale listed on the map, but you must contact Jana Hance by Wednesday, May 31st to have your listing on the map. There will be no late additions this year as I will be out of the office. Maps will be printed on the 31st. The library will be where you will purchase the map, cost will be...

  • Eastern Montana Gymnastics

    Apr 12, 2023

    Eastern Montana Gymnastics was well represented at the Montana State Gymnastics Championships in Helena on March 24-26, 2023, as eight gymnasts came away with twelve state championships. In the Bronze level, Ila Lehner completed her season by winning vault, uneven bars and the all-around. Ila's uneven bar routine score was the highest of all 650+ athletes that competed. Cora Hove also showed what she was capable of and won a state championship on floor. In addition to winning her three champions...

  • Legislative Report

    Steve Hinebauch|Apr 12, 2023

    Greetings from Helena! In Judiciary committee we heard bills about landlords and tenants, protecting individual rights from government, the abuse of the judicial system, and etc. It seems like there is a lot of concern about parent's rights. From all over the state of Montana, schools and courts and child protective services have claimed responsibility for kids over parents. There have been several bills dealing with this issue. SB337 by Senator Manzella was one of these bills. In Public Health...

  • Senior Menu

    Apr 12, 2023

    4/23 - Burger or Brat & Mac & Cheese 4/30 - Lasagna & Garlic Bread 4/17- Chili Mac 4/18- Pork & Gravy 4/19- Country Fried Steak 4/20- Cheesy Chicken Noodle Bake 4/28- Baked Potato Bar 4/25- Roast beef 4/16 - Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo 4/13- Pork & Dressing 4/14- Baked Chicken 4/21- Chicken Enchiladas 4/18- Meatloaf Circle Senior Center & BS Club (Sunday) Richey Senior Center Menu’s Subject to Change... Full story