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Articles from the February 15, 2019 edition


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  • Bulldogs finish regular season with pair of wins

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    The Bulldog boys got off to a slow start against the Terriers in Terry on Friday. Eventually, they got a 27 point victory. Mick O'Connor led the way with 16 points; Jared Pardee added 14. CCHS 6 24 35 50 Terry 6 13 17 23 CCHS: Mick O'Connor 16, Jared Pardee 14, Caleb Fix 8, Turner Tooke 5, Wyatt Kittelmann 3, Shane Burkhalter 2, Tucker Tooke 2 Terry: Kobe Chaska 11, Abe Smith 8, Alex McCrone 3, Dominick Haux 1 Against Custer/Hysham for senior night, Blue took a 17-2 lead at...

  • Lady Blue wins 2

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    On Friday in Terry, the Lady Bulldogs came away with a 50 point victory. They out-rebounded the Terriers 43-10, and had 16 fewer turnovers. As a team they shot 46 percent on twos and 29 percent on threes. CCHS 19 32 56 65 Terry 2 6 12 15 CCHS: Heather LaBree 13, Claire Callahan 12, Hannah LaBree 9 , Kari Kittelmann 8, Tori Tooke 6, Ella Owen 4, Whitney Kittelmann 3, Codi Melton 2, Katy Ivy 2, Tyra O'Connor 2, Amaya Coleman 2, Gracie Tooke 2 Terry: Kayla Holman 9, Alyssa...

  • Conversations with God

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, there’s a cute story about a young couple shopping in a Second Hand Store. The gal was looking for a frying pan like her grandmother had used. They passed several departments. As the gal passed the stuffed animals, she said, “Oh, Titus, look at that cute little bear. He’s wearing a heart on his front.” Then she hurried on to the cooking ware department. Titus quickly grabbed up the bear, plus a few things that he wanted, paid for them, had the clerk tuck the items into a larger sa...

  • Bright Ideas

    Lois Lambert|Updated Feb 14, 2019

    After Mainstreet Market burned down, people were suddenly forced to drive the 35 miles to Baker, or farther if they lived out of town, to get most groceries. We relied on lists and hoped not to forget anything. If we missed anything, we generally lived without it, or asked someone to pick up our forgotten treasure when they were shopping. A local woman who worked in Baker even offered to pick up orders people would make from Reynolds when she returned home most days of the week. Now, with the new Branson Grocery open just dow...

  • Hat Tips

    Dean Meyer|Updated Feb 14, 2019

    Hello, It’s cold. But it’s been colder. I’m willing to bet that you won’t find a farmer or rancher who would hesitate to tell you that this cold spell is nothing like the ones we’ve weathered in the past. But we dang sure got spoiled by the winter so far. And those forty below wind chills seem colder because of those nice days. I’m taking off for a cattle sale for a couple days and I dang sure hope Shirley doesn’t freeze her face while doing chores. Now, I know many of you watch the news. And I also know that many of you don...

  • Memories

    Loyd Townsend|Updated Feb 14, 2019

    I am going to shift from good old neighbors with this article to another family who I knew, but each family member was older than me at the time. This came about when my wife (who loves poetry) came across a poem written by “Cub” Welch. To my surprise, I didn’t remember that Cub wrote any poetry. These poems will be presented later. For my memories I am once again returning to Shifting Scenes Vol. II, pages 918 and 919 with articles by Lucile Welch Venhaus. She has information about the Welch family beginning with her grand...

  • Kristi Molina

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    Kristi Molina, 66, of Ekalaka, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Dahl Memorial, Ekalaka, MT. In accordance with Kristi's wishes, cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Kristi Marlene Hoffman was born September, 25, 1952 to Adrian "Eddie" and Darlene (Stigen) Hoffman in Washington. She attended high school in Monroe, WA. Kristi moved several times throughout her lifetime including Chicago, Hawaii, Washington, and Ekalaka. She married James...

  • One state with three changing regions

    Larry Swanson|Updated Feb 14, 2019

    Montana is a single state. But in reality, there are many Montanas – some defined by variations in terrain and vegetation, others by climate and still others by land use and population density. Area economies also vary considerably from one part of Montana to the next. From east to west, the state splits into two vastly different regions, one defined by rolling grasslands stretching across sprawling plains and the other defined by a large number of forested and interconnected...

  • 2019 youth tour winner

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    Trinity Rieger of Plevna was chosen to represent Southeast Electric Cooperative at the 2019 youth tour to Washington, DC in June. Trinity is the daughter of John and Teresa Rieger. To be chosen, Trinity wrote an essay explaining what her day would be like without electricity. She listed many items that would be challenging such as waking up without an alarm clock, brushing her teeth without water, warming up without heat and making coffee. She also mentioned that school would...

  • Mayor's Notes

    Vicki Fix, Mayor of Ekalaka|Updated Feb 14, 2019

    One year as mayor, boy did it go fast! Some of the things we accomplished this year were: • Replaced some outdated sewer pipe under the bridge; • Put a new furnace in the Town Shop so that it can be heated more efficiently; • Reduced water loss; • Had our first audit with new auditors; • Initiated steps to resolve the disagreement regarding the Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department; • Repaired Mormon Avenue; • Implemented the city limit bow hunting; • Developed a facility use ag...

  • Spelling bee winner

    Updated Feb 14, 2019

    Fifth grader Corlan Laughery won the 2019 Carter County Spelling Bee on Monday. Her winning word was "leotard." The spelling bee was directed by Lynn Williams. Georgia Bruski, Betty Cline and Jessica Walker served as this year's judges and Cathy Frye was the pronouncer. Fourth grader Roger Beach finished in third and seventh grader Brynn Loehding finished in second....

  • Chili supper next Saturday in Alzada

    Every year Carter County Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club has a free will donation chili supper and silent auction to raise money for the Alzada Volunteer Fire Department. This year’s supper will be held at the Alzada Community Hall on Saturday, February 23 at 5 p.m., with kids activities and a card party to follow. The public is invited to join the club for a night of fun to support them as they raise money for a good cause. To donate items for the silent auction or for more information, please contact Crystal Higgins at 7...