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Articles from the October 25, 2023 edition


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  • Happy Halloween

    Marcie Brost|Oct 25, 2023

  • Playing With Grace For Grace

    McKinna Yerbich|Oct 25, 2023

    The 2023 Circle Wildcat Varsity squad has had a roller coaster of a season. After a hugely devastating Injury in the first week of regular season to Senior (and team captain),Grace Gackle, neither the coaches or the team knew what the rest of the season may entail. Discussion of it being a rebuilding year was definitely had. Yet no matter the adversity thrown at these young women, they continue to fight for their season and prove that by adapting and always coming together as a team, nothing is...

  • Brockway Briefs

    Mary Kay Kountz|Oct 25, 2023

    Fall is in the air! The weather is getting cooler, but according to the weather people (who seem to hit or miss their predictions quite often) there will be some nice autumn days before winter sets in. Farmers and ranchers are checking off their lists of things to do, things to winterize, things to put away, and things to get ready before the snow falls and temperatures drop. Cattle are being worked, calves delivered, and bales hauled. A busy weekend of sports for the Circle Wildcats kept fans in the bleachers. October 13 & 14th were Pink Night...

  • Dan Followed Faithfully

    Marcie Brost|Oct 25, 2023

    I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing of Dan Nefzger. I took over the Banner and was fortunate to have tremendous team of correspondents, Dan Nefzger was one such gem. I always looked forward to his Follow in Faith article. But more than that he always left me an encouraging word or sentence. I never met Dan in person, but he touched my heart and life. I will miss his insightful take on situations and his engulfing love for the Lord. The world needs more men like Dan. The Banner sends our deepest sympathies to his family, may God hold...

  • Pastor Dan Nefzger

    Oct 25, 2023

    Pastor Dan Nefzger Pastor Daniel Charles Nefzger, age 72, passed peacefully away at the family farm near Vida, MT, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and went immediately into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dan is safely home; his mansion in heaven was ready. Dan is right now sitting at the feet of Jesus, having fellowship with his Lord that he loved so much. Dan was born June 20, 1951, the oldest child of Donald Deane and Anna (Schlenker) Nefzger. He was later joined by his sister...

  • Pages of the Past

    Oct 25, 2023

    5 years ago taken from TCB 9/20/1973 A week ago Mr. and Mrs. e, Allen Green and Jeff of Billings spent the weekend with Earl and Lila Green and Grandma Lottie. Emma Meissner came from Brockway for three days at the Floyd Quick home last week. Orville Quick took his Dad to Miles City Tuesday for his eye checkup. Mr. and Mrs. Elga Green of Torrence, California visited with his aunt Lotitie Green and rela-tives in the Vida community re-cently. Billy and Gordon Larson came from Helena last week...

  • Savvy Senior

    Jim Miller|Oct 25, 2023

    Top TV Remotes for Elderly Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the buttons on his remote. As a result, he keeps accidently reprograming his TV set. Searching Son Dear Searching, Most modern TV remotes – that come with dozens of unnecessary buttons – can be confusing for anyone to operate but can be especially challenging for eld...

  • McCone County Republican Central Committee Raffle Winner

    Oct 25, 2023

  • School Board Minutes

    Oct 25, 2023

    The Board of Trustees of Circle Elementary and High School District No. 1, McCone County, Montana, met in regular session on September 12, 2023 at 6:30am in the high school library. Trustees Present: Krista Beery, Emily Guldborg, Cary Phillips, Sara Moline, Charity Calderon. Also in attendance were Clerk RaChelle Kirkegard, Superintendent Tara Hubing, Principal Mauri Elness, Lindsey Williams, Doug Shennum, Britany Haynie, Susan Erlenbusch, & Roger Schara. Chairman Phillips opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance. There was no public...

  • Commissioners Minutes

    Oct 25, 2023

    OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Monday, October 2, 2023 At the hour of 10:00 a.m., the Board of Commissioners of McCone County, Montana, met in regular session with Ty Taylor, and Lonny Jensen present. Acting Presiding Officer Ty Taylor called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The agenda was approved. The September 18, 2023 minutes were approved as read. The Board discussed the MACO Conference they attended in Butte from September 24th through September 27th. Commissioner Jense...