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There was a large crowd of family and friends on hand January 20th at the Circle Community Banquet Room to help Earl Jensen celebrate his 100th birthday, which was January 31st. Happy Birthday, Earl, and may you be blessed with many more years of good health and happiness! Flying to New Orleans and spending New Year 2024 cruising the Mississippi River on the American Queen riverboat were Shirley Heitz, Deanna Brost, and Jim and Rachel Moos. The river is very low this winter, but they were able to tour a mansion at Nottoway, use a hop on hop...
Cold temperatures, high winds, and wet conditions are commonplace on the farm in winter. While working outside is often inescapable, understanding how these conditions affect our bodies and our health are key to working safely. Begin by dressing appropriately for weather conditions. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), dressing properly is essential to preventing cold stress. These guidelines can help ensure clothing helps protect from cold temperatures: · Wear at least three layers of loose-fitting clothing as...
Miles City agriculture teacher competes at national Discussion Meet Salt Lake City –Todd Lackman, an agricultural education teacher from Miles City, represented Montana in the national Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet held during the 105th American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City. The Discussion Meet has competitors addressing pre-determined questions on current issues and developing goals and solutions. Lackman advanced to the Sweet Sixteen round in the tough competition. D...
Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow 1201 Grand Avenue Suite #1 Billings, MT 59102 · (406) 259-5181 120 South Kendrick Ave Glendive, MT 59330 · (406) 948-8500 http://www.liftt.org LIFTT agrees with Mountain Made K9 to work together on Service Dog Training and Education Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) has signed an agreement with Mountain Made K9 of Billings to work together to provide LIFTT consumers and the community with resources and education relating to service dogs. As defined by the Americans with Disabilities A...
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Monday, January 8, 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 approved. There were no Committee Reports. The January 2, 2024 minutes were approved as read. The Board reviewed and approved Voucher #1028 for the amount of $575.76. (A copy of the...
AgWest Farm Credit Announces Board of Director Election Results SPOKANE, Washington (January 8, 2024) – AgWest's cooperative structure with customer-member governance is one of its unique qualities as an agricultural lender. The Board of Directors is elected by voting stockholders. This year, Nels DeBruycker of Choteau, Montana (Region 2 – Montana), and Joseph (Joey) Airoso of Pixley, California (Region 6 – Southern San Joaquin Valley), were re-elected to the AgWest Farm Credit Board of Directors. Each will serve a five-year term ending 12/31/2...
Dear Savvy Senior, My siblings and I don't know much about our elderly parent's financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mid-eighties. What's the best way to handle this and what all should we know? Apprehensive Daughter Dear Apprehensive, Many adult children don't know much about their elderly parent's financial situation or end-of-life plans, but they need to. Getting up to speed on their finances, insurance policies, long-term care plan...
The McCone County Public Health Dept is sponsoring a new program for residents to provide important medical information in an emergency event to EMTs and/or Law Enforcement. Vial of Life packets will be provided for no charge to residents 65 and over in McCone County. These packets are magnetic and easy open information holders to document your medical conditions and medications for emergency personnel to access in an emergency. The first responder will take the packet with you to the hospital or ER for your healthcare provider to review. The...
First Pediatric Influenza Death for 2023-24 Season Confirmed in Montana DPHHS encourages Montanans to consider getting vaccinated against respiratory illnesses The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is reporting today the untimely death of a Big Horn County resident under the age of 18 years due to influenza. DPHHS confirms that this is the 11th influenza-related death in Montana, as of January 5, 2024, and the first pediatric death of the 2023-2024 influenza season. In Montana, the last flu-related pediatric death occurred...
Well, here we are again. It's our third article on dying to self, and we'll be covering our second choice. For review, our first question to consider was: Jesus or me - who's going to be Lord? That brings us to choice number two: Who's going to be in charge - me or me or me? You may have heard that we're made up of a spirit, soul, and body - that's the “me, me, or me” I'm referring to. Our body is simply our physical body. That one is pretty straightforward. Our soul is made up of our mind, will, and emotions. Or you can think about it as our...
Well, it appears the weather forecasters had it right this time. Temperatures plunged and wind chills were extreme for several days of cold frigid weather along with snow and wind. School activities were postponed due to weather conditions, buses didn't run for a couple of days, and folks hunkered down and stayed home, no doubt watching a lot of television, reading, or catching up on some bookwork. For ranchers, it was a different story since livestock have to be fed and checked on. Fortunately there were no major power failures and if there...
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY,MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Tuesday, December 26,2023 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 December 18,2023 minutes were approved as read. There were no Committee Reports. claims. Kerry Eissinger, Deputy Clerk and Recorder, met with the Board to discuss...
Deadline for Shooting Range Development Grant applications is Feb. 1 HELENA – The application deadline for Shooting Range Development Grants is Feb. 1. Approximately $300,000 in funding is available. Montana's Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to nonprofit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state. To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program and to download this year's grant application, visit FWP's website a...
January 8, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Natalee Stout, Public Involvement Specialist, 406-444-6021, [email protected] Proposed resurfacing on S 252 northwest of Circle CIRCLE, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about seven miles of Secondary Highway 252 (S 252) commonly known as Horse Creek Road, near Circle. The project begins at the intersection with Montana Highway 200 (MT 200), commonly known as 1st Avenue, and extends northwest, ending near...
USDA Partners with Montana to Award over $3 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure WASHINGTON, December 8, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with Montana under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and Montana are working together to offer over $3 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Montana is...
NEWS RELEASE GUEST EDITORIAL – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Doug Reisig, Executive Director, Montana Quality Education Coalition (406) 544-4335 Email: [email protected] Montana Supreme Court Order on 95 Mills Protects Taxpayers and Students Equally and Allows the 95 School Equalization Mills to Work as Intended By Dr. Douglas Reisig, Executive Director, Montana Quality Education Coalition The Montana Supreme Court's recent order upholding the Montana Department of Revenue's calculation of the 95 school equalization m...
Community Pond Program grant money available HELENA – Groups or individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Community Pond Program grant. The objective of the Community Pond Program is to enhance public fishing opportunities in or near Montana communities by providing funding that may be used to construct or improve a public fishing pond. A total of $200,000 in grant funds is available for projects on ponds that offer public fishing o...
Great Northern Development Corporation and the Small Business Development Center present the 3rd Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition: Uniting Northeastern Montana for Economic Growth. Northeastern Montana - January 11th, 2024 - Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are excited to announce the commencement of the 3rd Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. This transformative initiative is set to unfold across the seven-county region of Northeastern Montana, including Valley, Garfield,...
JANUARY 2024 1ST HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Wishing everyone a blessed and Happy New Year! The holiday rush is settling down and January is a time to get settled into a routine again and make the New Year's Resolutions a reality! 7th WHIST – Player's plan to attend the game at 6:00pm at Brockway Supper Club. They play every Sunday! They would love some more players to attend! 10th PEDICURES – LaDonna will be doing pedicures at the Senior Center. Please contact Kandi for an appointment. 14th PINOCHLE TOURNAMENT – 1:30 pm at the Senior center! $5.00 is th...
OFFICIAL MINUTES Town of Circle Town Council Meeting December 11, 2023 TOWN OF CIRCLE TOWN HALL - 105 MAIN STREET - CIRCLE, MT CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Garry Johnson at 7:00 PM. Present: Garry Johnson-Mayor Clint Haynie-Council Chairman Diane Black-Council Jaymes Breitbach-Council Michael Hale-Council Kelly Doan-Clerk/Treasurer Vernal Fellon-Assist. PWD By Go to Meeting: Rich Batterman-Town Attorney Absent: Marista Heide-Deputy Clerk Public Present: Roger Schara The Pledge of Allegiance was said. APPROVAL OF AGENDA...
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Tuesday, January 2, 2024 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. Commissioner Jensen moved to appoint Commissioner Taylor as Presiding Officer for 2024. Commissioner Stempel seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-0. (A copy of...
The Footprints Prayer One night I had a dream… I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; One belonged to me, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before us, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, There was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest a...
Circle Schools will be working on an Integrated Strategic Action Plan throughout the next few months and we need your participation and feedback! First, a Comprehensive Needs Assessment will be completed through a survey for students in grades 5-12, parents, staff, board members, business partners, and administration. Next, we will work together to analyze the results to identify and prioritize areas of need and improvement. Everyone is invited to participate in these meetings where we will...
LIFTT receives a grant from the Otto Bremer Trust to support ongoing operations Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) is pleased to announce a grant received from the Otto Bremer Trust in the amount of $60,000.00 to support LIFTT's ongoing operations. The award is LIFTT's second in recent years from the St. Paul Minnesota-based foundation. Since its founding in 1944, the Otto Bremer Trust has been committed to "investing in people, places, and opportunities in our region of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin." "LIFTT...
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS McCONE COUNTY, MONTANA CIRCLE, MONTANA Monday, December 4, 2023 At the hour of 10:00 a.m., the Board of Commissioners of McCone County, Montana, met in regular session with Alan Stempel, 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 27, 2023 minutes were approved as read. Commissioner Jensen reported on the Health Center Board meeting he attended, in Circle, on November 28, 2023. Allen Rosaaen,...
