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by Jan Ophus Mary Kay Kountz started writing "BROCKWAY BRIEFS" in 1991. She writes about forty of these entertaining, interesting, gossipy columns each year. They're typically around 1,000 words long. So, over the course of thirty-three years she's submitted some 1,320 columns to the Circle Banner. That's 1,320,000 words! It's high time we Banner loyalists got to know this prairie chronicler a little better. JO: Tell us about yourself, Mary Kay. Your parents and siblings, your own family. MKK:...
Pinewood Derby race day! This is why Lincoln wanted to join the Scouts! Roman got to join in on the fun with the open class too! Lincoln got first place in the Scouts race and Roman got first place in the open class. They've both been carrying the trophies and their car around with them everywhere they go this evening so I think it's safe to say they're proud. As they should be...
FAITH OF THE FARMER Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb. 11:1) Faith a small word but a huge concept both a noun and a verb. With over a million words in the English language and nearly 500 words being both a noun and a verb. What a great privilege to meet both requirements and as action and an object. Faith to own it or to act it out. You must have one to have the other. You can't have faith without being faithful. I always think about our farmers and ranchers their livelihood is based in faith....
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Tuesday, February 20, 2024 At the hour of 10:00 a.m., the Board of Commissioners of McCone County, Montana, met in regular session with Ty Taylor, Alan Stempel, and Lonny Jensen present. Presiding Officer Ty Taylor called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The agenda was amended to add the 2024-2025 Property Casualty Trust (PCT) Renewal form. There were no Committee Reports. The February 12, 2024 minutes were approved as amended. Allen Rosaaen,...
The McCone County Annual Volunteer Fireman's Ball will be this Saturday, March 16th with music provided by Mountain Country Band. Dancing starts at 8:30 at VFW Post #4813. Tickets are available at the door or from any of the local firemen. Each ticket enters you in the drawing for many great door prizes. Need not be present to win! This is a fundraiser for the local Fire Department and always a fun night out. Support our McCone County Fire Department as these volunteers give it their all to protect people and property when the smoke rises....
The regular meeting of the Circle Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture was held at the Circle Sr. Center Card Room on Wednesday, March 6th with 10 members present. There was discussion regarding the Community Easter Egg Hunt that will take place at the McCone County Health Center on Friday, March 29th. Brittany Wellnitz, the activities director at the Health Center is in charge of this event. The Chamber will be making a monetary contribution toward prizes for this event. Egg stuffing will take place at the Health Center on March 15th. On Friday t...
How to Get 'Extra Help' Paying for Prescription Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance programs to help seniors with their medication costs? I recently enrolled in a Medicare drug plan, but I take some expensive medications that have high out-of-pocket costs and need some help. Living on a Shoestring Dear Living, Yes, there's a low-income subsidy program called 'Extra Help' that assists Medicare beneficiaries on a tight budget by paying for their monthly premiums,...
MARCH 2024 6th Gardening Tips with Tandi Kassner – Tandi will be sharing gardening tips with folks at the Senior Center from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm each Wednesday for the month of March. 10th PINOCHLE TOURNAMENT – 1:30 pm at the Senior center! $5.00 is cost to play and enjoy some snacks and company! 13th Pedicures with Ladonna Haber – Contact Kandi to schedule your appointment. 13th Senior Companion Zoom meeting will be at 10:00 a.m. at the health center in the dining room. 13th Gardening Tips with Tandi – 12pm – 1:30 pm 15th St Patty's Party – We...
For basketball teams and fans, the past week was busy with 2C Divisional basketball action in Glasgow. Unfortunately the Circle Wildcat men were eliminated when they lost to Froid/Medicine Lake 38-50 Friday morning. The Cats defeated the Culbertson Cowboys 66-44 in their first game of the tourney, later falling to a talented Lustre team 43-68. Lustre went on to win the tournament, defeating the Plentywood Wildcats 56-47. Plentywood and Lustre will advance to the State Tournament. In girls action, the Lady Cats lost to the Plentywood Wildcats...
I am usually early to work but this particular night I was really early so I went and got my mail and thought well I'll just take a cruise through town and se if anything is happening. Coming up to the scales I see this and wonder what in earth. Roads are bone dry? IO see Deputy Schmidt taking pictures and he flashes his flashlight over at me later telling me he wondered who the "lookie lou" was. Just that local paper owner taking some live phots of crazy stuff that happens that we never hear...
"Did you hear that barking spider"? He farted...
by Jim Miller How to Divide Your Personal Possessions Without Dividing the Family Dear Savvy Senior, Do you have any suggestions on divvying up my personal possessions to my kids after I'm gone without causing hard feelings or conflict? I have a lot of jewelry, art, family heirlooms and antique furniture, and four grown kids that don't always see eye-to-eye on things. Conflicted Parent Dear Conflicted, Divvying up personal possessions among adult children or other loved ones can often be a trick...
Eight northeastern Montana timber bridge replacements planned for 2024 Replacement of two bridges in the Glasgow area to begin late February WOLF POINT, Mont. (February 29, 2024) – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partners, Sletten Construction and Morrison-Maierle, plan to replace up to eight timber bridges in the Glasgow area during the 2024 construction season. These bridge replacements are part of the Timber Bridges – Glasgow Area project, which replaced seven timber bridges last year. "We've collaborated closely wit...
MEDIA ALERT Montana Wheat & Barley Committee Live Pitch Competition Great Falls, MT – Inspired by the hit television show, “Shark Tank,” The Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) is holding a live pitch competition on Monday, March 18 entitled MWBC March Madness. The event will feature Montana State University students showcasing their current research work in the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department. Scholarships will be awarded to the top three presenters. WHO: Montana Wheat & Barley Committee WHAT: MWBC March Madness – Researc...
Agricultural Producers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2024 Crop Year Montana Enrollment Currently At 54% of Expected Contracts Bozeman, Montana, Feb. 22, 2024 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to farmers who exp...
When talking about God's love, a friend mentioned the word “commitment,” and it got lodged in my head and led us here. In thinking about commitment, my hubby came to mind. The dude is committed. He's also detail-oriented, observant, and thorough. (You've heard “opposites attract.” Well, it's true. Pray for the man.) In the time we've been married, I've come to expect him to fix things. Basically, he fixes the things I break. Let's just say he has job security. He can back up semi-trucks into narrow spaces and use a welder to make things....
What is good for the goose is good for the gander....
Ranchers are gearing up for calving season which for many, is just around the corner. Some producers calve earlier than others, and hopefully the weather will cooperate and those newborns will have warmer temperatures welcoming them when they hit the ground. Warmer temps are predicted and it would be nice if some of these icy patches will disappear. No one wants to slip, fall and be stoved up when there's work to be done. Gus Kamp, Brockway Supper Club proprietor, had one of his knees replaced last week. Hopefully by now he is on the fast...
Does Medicare Cover Weight-Loss Treatments? Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help. Overweight Owen Dear Owen, Yes, traditional Medicare does indeed cover some weight-loss treatments like counseling and certain types of surgery for overweight beneficiaries, but unfortunately it doesn't cover weight-loss programs or medications. Here's what you should...
Nget your Licenmenseew hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1 Deer and elk permit application deadline is April 1 HELENA – The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2024 hunting, fishing and conservation licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B licenses, elk B licenses, antelope B licenses, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey – can be made be...
**Nonprofits Bring Suit to Block Destructive School Voucher Bill** [Helena, Montana] On January 23, 2024, the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana challenged House Bill 393 ("HB 393")—or Montana's new private education voucher program—for violating the Montana Constitution. The bill comes as part of the 2023 Montana Legislature's concerted effort to privatize education. Masquerading as aid to students with disabilities, HB 393 takes public money out of local school district accounts and hands it directly to pri...
25 MT Hwy 35, Kalispell, MT 59901 CRESTON AUCTION & COUNTRY FAIR and SATURDAY, APRIL 6, and AUTO, MARINE, RV & EQUIPMENT SALE SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2024 PUBLIC CONTACT INFO: MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Rachel Bodick: 406-250-9457 AUCTION HOTLINE: 406-250-7396 Creston Auction Funds Replacement Station 251 There is nothing else like the Creston Auction: A field packed with the most unlikely treasures. Thousands of people donating, consigning, browsing and buying. 4 and 5 auction wagons working at once. Hundreds of...
Contact: [email protected] USDA Invests $8.1 Million to Improve Water Infrastructure in Montana Bozeman, Mont., Feb. 21, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development in Montana acting State Director Jake Ceartin announced today an investment of $8.1 million to upgrade and improve critical water infrastructure in four Montana counties, cities, towns, and sewer districts. "Water infrastructure is essential for delivering safe, reliable, clean water to residents across Montana, and for ensuring a healthy, basic standard of living t...
