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Community members in McCone County and surrounding areas may soon be receiving a survey in their mailbox. This survey will be sent to a random sample of homes and will help McCone County Health Center identify health services needed in the community. This information will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new programs, and by community groups interested in addressing health issues. This project, administered by the Montana Office of Rural Health and funded in part through the Montana Health Research and Education Foundation...
I'd rather be married to a rattlesnake (Referring to someone else's wife he didn't care for)...
Sunday April 23rd and Monday April 24th the Circle High School Auditorium was alive with all class play "Blazing Gun at Roaring Gulch". The play takes place in the lobby of the Roaring Gulch Hotel. Harry Heartstone(Kaleb Nay), is in pursuit of the villain, Snipe Vermin(Kaleb Nay). The hero and villain are twin brothers that meet face to face in a gunfight in the closing minutes of the show. The play had many interesting characters roles such as Willie Lovelace(Leah Beery), the lady sheriff of...
Many may not know that Sheriff Skyberg's son, Nick, is a part-time deputy for McCone County since 2019. Nick was kind enough to grant me an interview, after his warning of "I'm not a good interviewee, I've only been interviewed one other time in my life, and that was in the Marines." Well, he wasn't exaggerating, he does not like to talk about himself. Nick is a 28-year-old soul. Nick grew up wanting to be in law enforcement. He joined the Marines as an MP (Military Police). Opening with who...
Larry H. Shore age 72, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 16, 1950, to Maxine and Bill Shore in Great Falls, MT. Larry spent most of his early years in Havre, MT, where he graduated from high school. After high school, Larry was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in Vietnam. He received several medals for honorable service. Larry married Debbie Kuhr in 1971 and they had a son, Ryan. Larry began...
What is Jesus Doing Now? Hebrews 1:1-4 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven....
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer? Don't Have Much Dear Don't, Very good question! Almost everyone needs a will, but only around one-third of American have actually prepared one. Having a last will and testament is important because it ensures your money and property will be distributed to the people you want to receive it after your death. If you die without a will (a.k.a. dying...
Two earn EXPERT The National Rifle Association has awarded two more Distinguished Expert Medals to the two Junior shooters who have recently completed the NRA course. The boys are John McCormick of Lindsay and James Heide of Circle. John McCormick is the son of Gil McCormick and the brother of Larry McCormick, who earned the same award in January of this year. John is a student at Dawson Junior College in Glendive and has been shooting.22 Rifle since November 1965. John earned his Expert Badge i...
After calving, cows go through a period of temporary infertility known as postpartum anestrus. Cows will not experience estrous cycles during this time. Another common term associated with this phenomenon is postpartum interval, which is the time from calving to the subsequent conception. Postpartum interval plays an important role in determining a cow's calving interval, or the number of days from calving date in one year to calving date the next year. To maintain a 365 day calving interval, a cow must have a postpartum interval of 80 – 85 d...
Farmers are busy getting those crops in. A bit of moisture was welcomed last week, even if it stopped seeding progress for a brief time. Calving is about wrapped up for another year and soon it will be branding season. Green is being added to the scenery after several, longer than usual, it seems, months of white and dull brown landscape. It's May and it promises to be a very busy month as students begin their last weeks of classes. Track meets, state music festival (May 5-6), Junior/Senior banquet and Awards night (May 11), Pop Concert (May...
I hope everyone had a Blessed Easter. Friday after a morning floor session, Appropriations Committee, and informal appropriations get together, we were out for Easter break! After a quick change of clothes, I jumped in my pickup and headed East. Thanks to longer days I was able to pull into home shortly after dark, where I was greeted by son Brett, granddaughter Bryn and grandson Keny. Keny brought a plate of treats he had prepared and got the tv prepared with a movie to watch with grandpa. We...
Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River HELENA – This year's Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section from Fort Benton downstream to Fort Peck Dam. Anglers must have a White Harvest Tag to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the river. These tags are issued through a lottery system. FWP mails these tags to successful applicants. Unsuccessful paddlefish drawing applicants will be issued a snag-and-release only license for the Upper M...
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Monday, April 10, 2023 At the hour of 9:00 am the Commissioners attended the Department Head meeting at the courthouse. 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 April 3, 2023 minutes were approved as read. There were no Committee...
Legislative Update for April 10-14 The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the Montana Legislative Session. MFU is the state's largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms, and has worked more than 100 years on behalf of Montana farmers, ranchers and rural communities. By Rachel Prevost and Jasmine Krotkov Montana Farmers Union Government Affairs Team MFU continues to support a bill that would provide property tax incentives...
4/18/23 to 4/24/23 18:07 911 Hang Up or Misdial 2304190007 Occurred at Unknown on (Unknown Address).. Caller had a phone number 0000000000 N. . Disposition: False Alarm. 22:29 Lost Animal Reported 2304190008 Occurred on Main St, in Circle. Dog is a black and white border collie/healer mix. the dogs name is Fish. . Disposition: Completed. 22:37 911 Hang Up or Misdial 2304190009 Occurred on Rd 201 N, in Circle. Female was adjusting her apple phone and accidently dialed 911. . Disposition: Completed. 19:27 Animal Complaint Livestock 2304200006...
Health Officials Urge Caution Around Sick Animals Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to sicken wild birds and poultry State health officials are asking the public to be cautious and take steps to prevent exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this spring by avoiding contact with sick or deceased poultry or wild birds. “Despite detecting HPAI in birds and mammals, the risk to human health is currently low," said Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) influenza epidemiologist Devon Cozart. "However, in o...
Preparations are underway for Fort Peck Summer Theatre 2023 Season, as the cast & crew pulls out all the stops! The 2023 Fort Peck Summer Theatre company, featuring many familiar faces, is anxiously preparing to return to NE Montana and dive into the sensational roster of shows for the company's 54th season. Artistic Director Andy Meyers returns for his 13th summer, and is looking forward to the diverse show line up for the 54th season. All 5 mainstage titles are making their FPST debut! The annual Performing Arts Camp and Theatre for Young...
