The Circle Banner - Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the pairie

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 loss of a parent. Mother, Leola, and her brothers Clint, Larry, and Duane did just that they all...