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Articles from the October 18, 2023 edition


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  • Volunteers NEEDED

    Marcie Brost|Oct 18, 2023

    Kim Bradley has been a volunteer EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) going on 20 years, She is the lead EMT. " Redwater Valley Ambulance covers all of McCone County. With McCone County being so large, we cover a vast area. We do have Mutual Aid agreements with surrounding counties so if the call is closer to there EMS they can respond if they are not busy with calls of their own. Which also means if they get a call and it is closer to us we can respond. In the event that us or surrounding...

  • Hall Of Fame 'Round' Town Roundball

    Marcie Brost|Oct 18, 2023

    by Marcie Brost Judy Van Atta Adams,Springboro resident, 1980 graduate of Circle High School, was inducted into the University of Providence Athletics Hall of Fame on October 8, 2023 in Great Falls, MT. She grew up in Vida. Her favorite quote or life affirmation "treat everyone like you would like to be treated." At 15 her father (Jim Van Atta) unexpectedly passed away. This was Judy's biggest obstacle so for in her life. She explained that you are forced to be resilient in dealing with the...

  • Gladstone

    Oct 18, 2023

  • Brockway Bullpup

    Oct 18, 2023

    Pressley Neuman, daughter of Jessica and Bryan Neuman of Florence, MT won the 2023 state free-throw contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Pressley is the granddaughter of Roger and Connie Eissinger and is proud of her Brockway Bullpup heritage!...

  • Gerald Lynn Beason

    Oct 18, 2023

    Gerald Lynn Beason, age 74, of Lindsay, Montana passed away on October 5, 2023. Gerald Lynn Beason was born July 15, 1949, the third son of Mae and Tex Beason. He spent his early childhood with his family on a small cattle ranch along Prairie Elk Creek in north central McCone County where he learned to love and respect nature and its wildlife. Lynn, the name used, because his Grandpa Beason wasn't fond of the name Gerald, had just started 1st grade at the Prairie Elk School in the fall of 1955.... Full story

  • Marjorie Ann Haynie Massar Pawlowski

    Oct 18, 2023

    Marjorie Ann Haynie Massar Pawlowski, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 9th, 2023 in Circle. Her strong faith in the Lord was an inspiration to all who knew her. Marjorie was born to George and Lena Haynie in Dickinson, ND on Nov. 21st, 1935 while they were en -route to visit family in Iowa. She grew up on the family farm north of Circle with her eight siblings; Katherine, Hanz, Fred, Georgie, Marvin, Julia, Darlene (Babe) and Rudy. With that many siblings,... Full story

  • Follow in Faith

    Candace Erickson|Oct 18, 2023

    One day recently I found myself standing in our pantry between the pancake mix and enchilada sauce, telling my husband as I choked back tears, “I just felt embarrassed.” (Or something close to that. You know how I am about details.) But let me backup and explain as most of my normal “pantry conversations” involve either: “Where did I put that?” or “Now what did I come in here for?” Earlier that day my husband gently and tactfully addressed something I had done that morning. I thought I did a pretty good job hearing him out (not something I alw...

  • Circle Chamber Minutes

    Oct 18, 2023

    The regular meeting of the Circle Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture was held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Circle Sr. Center Card Room with 10 people present. Town and Country Appreciation Day comments; We need someone to take plates apart because we had more plates than meat items and ran out of plates, but not meat. Next year we will move the BBQ start time to 5:30 PM, hoping to gather more folks from the sporting event and bump and run. Extend bingo a little longer possibly. Change up the kiddie parade to get more kids involved &...

  • Miles Community College offering Class for Seniors

    Tara Hubing|Oct 18, 2023

    This school year the juniors and seniors at Circle High School have the chance to participate in the Opportunity Realized Program from Miles Community College along with at least six other Eastern Montana high schools. This free one-credit course, worth $296, is called “Career Development and Interpersonal Skills”. According to Ron Slinger, MCC President, the background information on this program revealed that “in Montana, we know that approximately 50% of high school students do not go to college. A report authored by Jobs for the Futur...

  • Savvy Senior

    Jim Miller|Oct 18, 2023

    How to Find a Medical Escort After a Procedure Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? I need to have a colonoscopy, but my doctor's clinic won't schedule my appointment unless I supply them with a name and phone number of the person taking me home afterward. I live alone with no family nearby, and my friend doesn't drive anymore. Any suggestions? Need a Lift Dear Need, Good question! Finding “door-through-door” med...

  • Pages of the Past

    Oct 18, 2023

  • A Quilting we will go

    Oct 18, 2023

    Some of the Circle quilt ladies are showing interest in completed Americana quilts to honor our veterans in all fields of the military, who currently reside in McCone County. We are planning on calling this group the "McCone County Hero Quilt Project".Any quilters who are interested in becoming a member,please contact one of the quilters listed below. We will be starting with our WWII veterans and will complete it with our present-day veterans, who have served in wartime and peacetime. The quilt size will be a lap (60"x70") and of the...

  • Circle AAU Flag Football

    Oct 18, 2023

    Something new in Circle this fall was AAU Flag Football. This was open to 3rd and 4th graders, and was an opportunity for the kids to learn the game of football, compete against other teams from other towns, and have some fun! Games were scheduled Sunday afternoons to not overlap with the busy school sports schedule. The Circle football team travelled to Glendive on September 17 for their first games. They were able to defeat Wibaux, but fell to Terry. The next games on September 24 in Miles...

  • Circle AAU Flag Football

    Oct 18, 2023

    Something new in Circle this fall was AAU Flag Football. This was open to 3rd and 4th graders, and was an opportunity for the kids to learn the game of football, compete against other teams from other towns, and have some fun! Games were scheduled Sunday afternoons to not overlap with the busy school sports schedule. The Circle football team travelled to Glendive on September 17 for their first games. They were able to defeat Wibaux, but fell to Terry. The next games on September 24 in Miles...

  • Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame

    Oct 18, 2023

    October 14, 2023 Media Contacts: Christy Stensland, Executive Director, (406) 653-3800, [email protected] Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 16th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a fie11 id DuWayne Wilson, MCHF & WHC president. "Our volunteer trustees around Montana vote on nominations that come from the district in which...

  • Press Relaese

    Oct 18, 2023

    Press Release: Montana Horse breeders promote Quarter Horse Genetics in Europe For Immediate Release Contact: Tana Canen, 406-939-1890 The Montana Department of Agriculture had the unique opportunity to partner with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) to conduct a horse genetics trade mission to Spain and Germany during the first week of September. MDA recruited Mahlstedt Ranch of Circle and Weaver Quarter Horses of Big Sandy to...

  • City Council Mintes

    Oct 18, 2023

    OFFICIAL MINUTES Town of Circle Special Council Meeting August 29, 2023 TOWN OF CIRCLE TOWN HALL - 105 MAIN STREET - CIRCLE, MT SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Garry Johnson at 6:30 PM. Present: Garry Johnson-Mayor Clint Haynie-Council Chairman Diane Black-Council Michael Hale-Council Jaymes Breitbach-Council Kelly Doan-Clerk/Treasurer Marista Heide-Deputy Clerk Rich Batterman-Town Attorney by Go to Meeting Jerry Grebenc, Planner with Great West Engineering, by Go to Meeting Public Present: Ned...

  • Commissioner minutes

    Oct 18, 2023

    OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Monday, September 18, 2023 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 amended to add the request for Civic Plus to archive McCone County's social media accounts, and a request for an encroachment permit for Pinnacle Ranch. The September 11, 2023...

  • Eddyism

    To Honor Eddie Brost|Oct 18, 2023

    Left handed cigarettes Dads term for marijuana...