Week of October 18, 2024
Week of October 18, 2024
The inaugural Safety Squad Rally at Ekalaka Public Schools was a resounding success, showcasing Bulldog Nation's dedication to experiential learning and community engagement. On Monday, October 14th, the school parking lot transformed into a bustling hub of safety education. Students of all ages, from kindergarteners to high school seniors, had the opportunity to explore a variety of stations, learning about fire safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and more....
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the two-day Montana teachers’ convention, when students are out of school. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally licensed 12- to 15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and who are accompanied by a nonhunting adult at least 18 years of age properly certified and legally licensed apprentice hunters 10 to 15 years of age who are accompanied by a nonhunting adult mentor at least 21 years of age. This hunt is for...
On a Wednesday September evening in Whitefish, two men sat next to each other recording a live podcast in a crowded bar. On the left was Ryan Busse, the 54-year-old former firearms executive and Democratic candidate for governor of Montana, in a baseball cap and jeans. On the right sat Brian Schweitzer, the two-term Democratic governor of Montana from 2004 to 2012. While the men have similarities ― both in dress and ideology ― the political environments surrounding their...
Ask Bozeman attorney Ben Alke what prompted him to launch his long-shot campaign to unseat Attorney General Austin Knudsen and he is quick to rattle off stories of what he sees as partisan overreaching by Knudsen. Back in 2021, for example, Knudsen sent Montana Highway Patrol officers to question hospital officials about their unwillingness to prescribe Ivermectin to a Covid patient. The hospital later complained it amounted to harassment, but the Department of Justice said...
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte is running for his second term against a political first-timer, Democrat Ryan Busse, in an election that some think is already decided thanks to the state of Montana politics. Gianforte's campaign has adopted an aura of inevitability. According to recent polling from AARP, Gianforte has a 16-point lead over Busse. Gianforte is spending roughly half of what Busse is on his campaign. He isn't organizing big rallies or seeking out the...
The Montana Newspaper Association surveyed candidates for the state legislature, Public Service Commission and statewide offices about their positions on government accountability, transparency and the right to know. Of 281 candidates receiving survey, 111 responded, or about 40%. Among respondents -including Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, from Butte to Wibaux-there is a consensus that the right to know is imperative for our state's democracy. While the low return...
Freshman Waylon Wilson carries the ball during the Bulldogs' victory over the Poplar Indians on October 11th at Rowley Field. The final score of the game was 58-26 as several younger players had a chance to play a majority of the game's minutes. This Friday at home CCHS will play Fairview at home before wrapping up their regular season in Scobey on October 25th. Eastern 8-Man Standings Fairview; 7-0; 7-0 Circle; 6-1; 6-1 Culbertson; 6-1; 6-1 CCHS; 5-2; 5-2 Scobey; 4-3; 4-3...
Lady Bulldog volleyball teams traveled to Savage on October 11th to play JV and varsity matches against the Lady Warriors. CCHS JV lost their match in four sets, though they did win the first set; 25-18, 22-25, 7-15, 13-15. The varsity Lady Bulldogs lost their conference matchup in three sets; 18-25, 18-25, 15-25. Junior Nasya O'Connor led CCHS in aces (2 of 3), kills (5 of 13) and blocks (4 of 5). Seniors Kendra Tooke and Tracy Wilson tied for a team high in digs (6 of 26)...
The Bulldogs pulled away from their rival Longhorns in the fourth quarter to come away with a 48-34 victory in Wibaux on October 5th. CCHS only had 11 men suited up for the game. Neither team could stop the other on defense. In the end, it was the conditioning of the Bulldogs, along with three turnovers on special teams, that secured a victory for CCHS. Most of the Bulldog offense came on the ground, as it usually does. Different than normal, though, in Wibaux was the 'Dogs...
Carter County High School volleyball teams have remained busy as teams traveled to three different schools between October 1st and 4th. On Oct. 1st, the girls played C squad and JV games at Baker. The C squad girls lost in four sets; 16-25, 16-25, 17-15, 4-15. The JV girls lost in three sets; 13-25, 11-25, 19-25. In Broadus two nights later, CCHS played JV and varsity contests. The JV girls lost in four sets; 15-25, 25-23, 7-15, 3-15. The varsity squad also lost in three...
After reading Jon Tester’s FULL PAGE ads each week for the last month in our local Baker and Ekalaka papers (and I am sure every other Montana newspaper) I feel it important to point out where Jon Tester’s campaign money is coming from. Jon Tester is the highest recipient of money from lobbyists in the ENTIRE United States Congress and has been consistently in this position for years. This man who wants you to think he is just a good ole boy dirt farmer gets a lot of his money from interests not connected to Montana....
We have a very important election coming up shortly between Kamala Harris, Democrat and Donald Trump, Republican. Let’s do some comparing. Harris voted to defund the police. Trump wants more police with higher wages. Harris wants abortion until the day of delivery and decide to save it or kill the baby. Trumps is satisfied with the states setting the time of abortion. Harris wants transgender surgery for illegal immigrants or prisoners to have the surgery with government paying for it. We the taxpayers paying Trump says...
A thank you from the Lucey Family: Abby, Lily, Colt, and I would like to thank the Ekalaka community for all it has done for us. From our arrival, the community has opened their arms and accepted us. This is a special community with people who take care of each other. There are not many places like it. I think Abby sums it up best when she says that we have lived in multiple areas in the country and Ekalaka is where we have made the most friends, felt most of a part of the community, and this was the first place that has...
Fritz Rehbein age, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming. Fritz was born on January 27, 1929, to Alfred and Agnes Rehbein in Lane, Montana. Fritz was the 13th child from a family of 15. Fritz shared a birthday with his twin sister Gertie, she was born just a little before him and he would say from that day forward, "Ladies First!" and that 13 was his lucky number. In that same...
Heaven gained an angel last week when my friend, Linda Story, lost her battle with cancer. Her obituary is so beautiful, I want to share it, but I also had to write a little tribute to her, because she was such an amazing woman. Ride On Ahead Thirty years ago, Steve and Linda hired on to run the Hobble Diamond across the Yellowstone. They left their home in Colorado to run the place flawlessly and tirelessly as if it were their own. Linda worked with Steve as a team, and they...
Hello God, it's me, Mara: You know, Lord, had to 'eavesdrop' a bit when a small group gathered. One lad said, "Auntie, some lady gave my mom a silly calendar with weird things written by each day. Mom opened it, looked things over, then started to laugh and said, 'Laddy, would you believe on your birthday, in March, it shows that your day, the 23rd, it's 'Chip and Dip Day' and neighbor, Helen's day, the 1st, is Peanut Butter Lover's Day.' And look at this, the 3rd – which...
The October board meeting was a colorful reflection of the season, and a testament to the vibrant spirit of our school community. As we gathered to discuss the school's progress and upcoming events, the crisp autumn air seemed to infuse the proceedings with a sense of anticipation. This month marked a significant milestone for our board: we live-streamed the meeting. The overwhelming response, with over 100 views by the end of the evening, highlighted the community's growing...
Hurricane Helene, which has killed at least 227 people, has been declared the deadliest hurricane since Katrina. FEMA has fallen under extreme criticism for their lukewarm response to the thousands of victims. Time alone will tell whether the victims will receive more aid than the $750.00 Serious Needs Assistance that has been available so far. While allegations of misappropriation of FEMA funding abound, the victims have lost everything. We have firsthand knowledge of...
October 7, 2024 Curt, Caden and Carsen Zolnoski and Erik Berglund came to Ronda Cordell’s from Rapid City, last week, to help work on a siding project on the trailer house. The guys stayed with Clint and Denise Zolnoski. They came to “Git-R-Done,” as Larry the Cable guy would say. When they left Sunday afternoon, only a portion of the east side was unfinished. They came back again this weekend to finish the siding, skirting framework and insulation. Erik’s son, Blaz, came along with them, this weekend. When those...
Hello God, it's me, Mara: You know, Lord, an empty bench in the Park, so – had to try it out. Beautiful day, kids played nearby, then a lady a young lad walked by, took the next bench, busy chatting, enjoying the pleasant weather and their 'time together'. The lad said, "Grandma, you'd have loved our lesson last Sunday. Our teacher posted several Bible verses. She said that the Lord had told her to help us kids to Make Him Known; it was fun, as most of us already knew John...
