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Articles from the January 22, 2021 edition


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  • JV boys win at Plevna

    Updated Jan 21, 2021

    On Saturday the CCHS boys JV basketball team traveled to Plevna to take on the Cougars. No varsity game was played as Plevna is playing a JV only schedule this year, so the varsity boys had the weekend off. A tightly contested game early saw the Dogs with a 15-point lead at the end of the third quarter. Plevna closed the gap some in the fourth, but CCHS JV came away with a 7-point victory. Blue shot 14 of 24 on free throws. Sophomore Jaden Pardee was the game's leading scorer...

  • Lady Bulldogs defeat Lady Cougars

    Updated Jan 21, 2021

    The CCHS girls' JV squad played a half game against the Cougars in Plevna on Saturday. Four players scored for the Lady Bulldogs on their way to victory. The girls went only 3 for 10 on free throws. They won by four points and had a 6-point lead after the first. CCHS JV 11 22 Plevna JV 5 18 CCHS JV: Kendall Kittelmann 9, Brynn Loehding 7, Amaya Coleman 4, Tracy Wilson 2 Plevna JV: Sophia Tudor 12, Hayden Lane 3, Whitney Thielen 2, Jaiden Dublin 1 The varsity girls outscored...

  • Ready to move

    Updated Jan 21, 2021

    Staff at Dahl Memorial Healthcare took residents of the long-term care facility on a tour of the new building project last Friday. The project is scheduled to be completed later this year. Residents and staff stopped for a picture in the new dining room that is nearing completion....

  • Legislative update

    Jerry Schillinger, Montana House of Representatives|Updated Jan 21, 2021

    Hello from Helena and welcome to what I plan on being a weekly update on our legislative activity. This week will actually cover the 1st two weeks beginning on January 4th with swearing in of all 100 Representatives to the 67th legislative session. It didn't take long to realize that this legislative session was going to be greatly impacted by the fallout of the Chinese virus. It initially was rumored that the Democrat caucus was not going to show for swearing in but there is...

  • Start-up business training

    Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation and the Miles City Small Business Development Center are hosting a free online training on January 27th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This training is designed for individuals looking to start a business. The Start-up 101 Business Training will help you take your idea and make it into a business. Tracy Baker, Miles City Small Business Development Center Director, will walk through evaluating a business idea, business tax structure and types, and basics of business planning and...

  • Cooking in the West

    Susan Metcalf|Updated Jan 21, 2021

    With our economy reeling from shutdowns, it is suddenly fashionable and necessary to be frugal. I grew up frugal, because my parents were 40 years old when they got around to having me, so they were children during the Great Depression. We rinsed out Saran Wrap, recycled wrapping paper, and repurposed everything. When I went off to college, I felt I was pretty well versed in frugality. However, my roommate was the undisputed Queen of Frugality. I can honestly say I could not have drawn a better roommate than Maureen Johnson...

  • Conversations with God

    Updated Jan 21, 2021

    Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, some names that new babes are given makes one wonder, how on earth did the parents come up with that name. Did they ever even think to check the meaning of the name? It’s been said that even if unknown, the babe/child will grow into and live up to their name. Our daddy sure lived up to his name; he was ‘STRONG AS AN EAGLE’ and ‘BRAVE’. Mom was the ‘GRACEFUL ONE’. The source of a neighbor’s name is Hebrew and means ‘CHRIST LOVE’. It fit him. Another neighbor’s name meant ‘GRACE AND M...

  • Letter to the editor

    Updated Jan 21, 2021

    This letter comes from the need for us to speak the truth about the issues surrounding public health in Carter County and the impact this has on our community. Historically, Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association has been synonymous with public health. The public health nurse has been under the roof of Dahl Memorial for decades and often the job has been taken on by a Dahl Memorial employed nurse contracting with the county to carry out public health duties. But let us be clear; Carter County Public Health is, and has always...

  • Mayor's notes

    Updated Jan 21, 2021

    Dear Town of Ekalaka & Residents of Carter County, I was sitting here pondering what to say as we begin 2021. The first word that came to my mind about our community is resilient. I have lived in Ekalaka for over 50 years, and it always touches me how this community cares for those who are hurting, alone and struggling. I am so thankful that we have so many in this area who step up to do the hard things. Those at the hospital and nursing home have had to work tirelessly considering the pandemic. They have had to put their...

  • Junior Ag Loans available through Montana Department of Agriculture

    Updated Jan 20, 2021

    Montana youth ages 21 and under may be eligible for up to $8,500 in loan financing through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Junior Agriculture Loan Program. “With the average age of farmers and ranchers being nearly 60 years old, supporting the next generation is vital to Montana’s livelihood,” said MDA Director Mike Foster. “The Junior Ag Loan Program plays an important role in connecting young people who are passionate about pursuing projects in agriculture with the financing they need to get started....

  • Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame postpones annual induction ceremony until August

    Updated Jan 20, 2021

    The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) has postponed its 2020 Inductee Recognition Ceremony & Western Heritage Gathering, normally held in early February each year, to Saturday, August 14, 2021. “Due to local restrictions and an abundance of caution related to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are pushing back our annual celebration,” said MCHF & WHC Executive Director, Christy Stensland. “Although these have been challenging times for all Montanans, we look forward to the future and the honor of ga...

  • Montana House of Representatives pass 'permitless carry' bill

    Updated Jan 20, 2021

    HELENA- The Montana House of Representatives voted 66-31 recently to pass House Bill 102 by Representative Seth Berglee (R-Joliet). House Bill 102 removes state barriers to individuals exercising their constitutional right to carry a firearm for self-defense. It allows individuals who are lawfully allowed to open carry a firearm to carry concealed in the same areas without a permit. Additionally, HB 102 ensures that young adults on our college campuses aren't denied their fundamental right to self-defense. “It is long past d...

  • Montana moves to Phase 1B of vaccine distribution

    Updated Jan 20, 2021

    HELENA, Mont. – On Tuesday, Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana would be moving into Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. In Phase 1B, COVID-19 vaccines are available to Montanans 70 years of age and older, 16 to 69 years of age with a high-risk medical condition, and Native Americans and other persons of color who may be at elevated risk for COVID-19 complications. “Focusing on the most vulnerable Montanans in our vaccine distribution will save lives. Thanks to the hard work of our local health jur...

  • Curtis Vernon Wilson

    Updated Jan 20, 2021

    Rock Hill, South Carolina - Curtis Vernon Wilson passed away December 16, 2020 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and received care from Piedmont Medical Center. Born in Westbrook, Minnesota on October 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Oren Wilson and Jane Gladys Faulkner Wilson. He was a graduate of Westbrook High School and earned his B.A. English from Black Hills State College. He enlisted in the Navy September 10, 1948, served in the Korean War and...