Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the pairie
Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the pairie
Sorted by date Results 1 - 19 of 19
Jason Heitz is a 1987 graduate of Circle High School. Jason left for college in Willison, ND, and after the first year, he transferred to Eastern Montana College (MSU-Billings). Jason wears many hats. He is big brother to Shay. He has been working construction for Prince for 29 years to which I said, "That can't be right, you're not that old", with a winking emoji. His new hat is co-owner of Kava Root on Broadwater in Billings (right next to Broadwater Quick stop and Dino). I asked Jason how he...
Shay (Heitz) Grinsell a 1989 graduate of Circle High School. She left the round town to Eastern Montana College (MSU-Billings). She got her teaching degree and was a principal/educator for 18 years when she decided she wanted to own a business. She is co-owner of the Broadwater Quick Stop in Billings, which of late has been getting a lot of public attention. Sinclair stations across the nation are known for the green long necked dinosaur that is stationed near the establishment. Shay's station...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Blinking lights, pretty trees and Christmas decorations are here once again to the delight of many who really enjoy this special season. Don't forget Santa Day Saturday December 9th! It will be a busy month of activities for everyone. Christmas programs, school sports, speech and drama meets, and Christmas parties are on the agenda for many. The 17th Annual McCone County Predator Hunt will begin Friday, December 15th with sign up by 6 p.m. at the Brockway Supper Club followed by a mandatory rules...
LOUDEN GETS 2 TO 4 YEARS The case which attracted. the most interest and consumed the most time was that of State vs. Chester Louden,which came up for hearing Wednesday morning. It took all forenoon to procure a jury, and taking of testimony started at 1:30. This was a rape case, wherein de-atters. It seems there had been ill feeling between these two gentlemen for some time. During this scrap Mr. Paulson testifed the first thing ho cattle had offered to settle for $25.00. HENRY RATHJE ENDS OWN LIFE Found Dead at His Home Wednesday Evening by...
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Monday, November 20, 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 approved. The November 13, 2023 minutes were approved as corrected. Commissioner Taylor reported on the Museum Board meeting he attended, in Circle, on November 13, 2023....
Smart Home Devices to Help Seniors Age in Place Dear Savvy Senior, I've been talking to my mobility challenged mother, who lives alone, about automating her house with some smart home products to make it more convenient. She's very interested but we'd like to get your opinion as to which types of smart devices are most helpful for seniors aging in place. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, If your mother is game, smart home products – such as smart lights, video doorbells and voice-activated spea...
In October of this year, McCone County Library was awarded a grant from the Pilcrow Foundation. This grant required matching funds that were donated by Redwater Valley Bank. This foundation double matched your funds, so our library was able to get new hardcover books to increase our collection. The Pilcrow Foundation also selected us for two other programs. These books included a collection of health and wellness books donated by Dr. Bill Strawbridge and Melissa Wallhagen of California and a...
This year, More Montanans Will Be Holiday Shopping for Health Insurance. This holiday season, more Montanans will be navigating the annual open enrollment period for health insurance, seeking quality and affordable health insurance plans for their families. Cover Montana has a team of health insurance navigators who can help Montanans make sense of their options during this crucial period, which runs from November 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. But this year stands out because more than 100,000 Montanans are no longer covered by Medicaid or He...
Game wardens seek information on bull elk shot and wasted in Musselshell County BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a bull elk found shot and wasted on private land along Fattig Creek Road in Musselshell County. Hunters reported the elk to FWP on Saturday, Nov. 25. Wardens investigated the situation and found the dead elk with a gunshot wound approximately 30 yards off the road. The elk was likely shot on the night of Friday, Nov. 24, or early m...
FWP seeking public comment on several items HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several environmental assessments (EAs) and changes to Administrative Rules of Montana. For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the links provided or visit fwp.mt.gov/public-notices. Missouri Headwaters State Park Proposed Land Acquisition Environmental Assessment The purpose of this project is to facilitate acquisition of the 30-acre Hart property in fee title by FWP for permanent inclusion into Missouri H...
Hunting season wraps up with low deer harvest and hunter turnout in south-central Montana Elk harvest above average for the region BILLINGS – The sixth and final weekend of the general big game hunting season brought out the most hunters of the year in south-central Montana. However, hunter numbers and harvest of both deer species remained below long-term averages for the season. Over the final weekend of the hunting season, 976 big game hunters with 363 harvested animals visited check s...
TRAFFIC STOP 10-64 2311070006 OFFICER INITIATED ACTIVITY AT HIGHWAY 200 W/MM275, CIRCLE, MT. WHITE FORD. . DISPOSITION: WARNING (CITE/VERBAL). AGENCY ASSIST 2311070007. HELP IN BILLINGS HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION. DISPOSITION: ASSISTED. AMBULANCE 2311070008 OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY 200 E, IN CIRCLE. GLENDIVE 911 DISPATCH CALLED TO SAY THEY REC'D 911 CALL THAT HE HANDED OFF TO SOUTHEAST MT DISPATCH & GARFIELD CO. HE FIGURED HE LET US KNOW SINCE WE ARE CLOSE AS WELL. RP STATED THAT A 40 YEAR OLD MALE HAS A POSSIBLE BROKEN LEG AND POSSIBLE COMBINE...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDICARE IS NOT CALLING YOU MISSOULA, MT (November 30, 2023) Missoula Aging Services (MAS) received information about an active scam targeting older adults in Missoula. In the report, several individuals received multiple calls last week from someone claiming to be from Medicare with what looked like a local number. This could be a trend in other areas and the Agency would like to remind Medicare recipients to be aware: Medicare does not need to verify your information to get you more benefits. October 15 through December...
The Brockway community extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Bobbi Jo (Brost) Noess who passed away December 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Ed and Joey Brost and had attended grade school in Brockway, graduating from CHS in 1984. Services were held December 9th at St. John Lutheran Church in Selby, South Dakota. Santa arrived in Circle December 10th! There were fun activities, pictures with Santa, kids' shopping headquarters, a soup contest, vendors, hay rides with the Beley family, and a free showing of the movie...
Submit your event... Full story
1/3 Tuesday– Breaded Chicken Lettuce/Dressing,Fruit, Oatmeal Bun, corn/squash, Mashed Potatoes /gravy Milk/Choc Milk 1/4 Wednesday–Spaghetti Maat/Alfredo Lettuce/Dressing, Fruit, Green Beans Garlic Bun Milk/Choc Milk 1/5 Thursday--Manwich Fruit, Lettuce/Dressing Gems/ pickle spear Millk/Choc Milk 1/9 Monday--Mac & Cheese Fruit, Lettuce/Dressing, Breadsticks w.Dips Milk/Choc Milk 1/10 Tuesday– Taco’s Lettuce/Dressing, Fruit Chocolate Chip cake, Milk/Choc Milk 1/11 Thursday-French Toast Fruit, Lettuce/Dressing, Hashborwns/Sausage link Milk/Ch... Full story
Circle Senior Center Menu Tuesday 6th:Chicken Strips Wednesday 7th: Off the Menu Friday 9th:Taco bar Tuesday 13th: Pork roast Wednesday 14th : Off the Menu Friday 16th: Fish Tuesday 20th: Roast Beef Wednesday 21st: Off the Menu Friday 23rd: Ham Dinner Tuesday 27th: Fiesta Chicken Wednesday 28th : Off the Menu Friday 30th: Shrimp Dinner Richey Senior Menu Thursday 5th :Meatloaf Monday 9th: Wiener Wraps Tuesday 10th:BBQ Chicken Wednesday 11th: Ham and Bean Soup Thursday 12th:Cheeseburger Sliders Monday 16th: Spaghetti Tuesday 17th:Hamburger... Full story
