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Articles from the February 23, 2018 edition


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  • Girls Southern C Divisional Basketball Tournament

    Updated Feb 22, 2018

  • Best in snow

    Updated Feb 22, 2018

    Through Tuesday, Ekalaka had received 54.2" of snowfall this winter. The average for the area over an entire winter is 44.0". That average will be going up after this year. The most snowfall ever recorded over an Ekalaka winter was during 2008-2009, when 95.4" blanketed the area. Comparatively, the record for Miles City is 64.5" (1995-1996) and the record for Billings is 103.5" (2013-2014). Those numbers are according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Were there years...

  • Carter County 4-H Shooting Sports aims high

    Updated Feb 22, 2018

    Carter County 4-H Shooting Sports is a safe, fun and challenging activity that can become a lifelong passion to be shared with the entire family. The safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment is the primary focus of the 4-H Shooting Sports program. This year Carter County members improved their marksmanship skills and learned self-discipline and personal responsibility while working under the watchful eye of certified 4-H shooting sports leaders. The...

  • CCHS finishes season at district tourney

    Updated Feb 22, 2018

    CCHS opened their play in the District 4C Tournament against Jordan on Wednesday. The Bulldogs got off to a bad start and were down 4 to 17 at the end of the first quarter. Though they showed bursts of scoring, they were unable to come back, eventually losing 41-58. Mick O'Connor hit the only three-pointer for CCHS as they went 1-7 for the game. He also had the game's only dunk, led all scorers with 21 points on 9-16 shooting, and led the game in rebounds with 11. The...

  • Lady Bulldogs advance to divisionals

    Updated Feb 22, 2018

    As the number one seed at the District 4C Tournament, the Lady Bulldogs easily took down the Jordan mustangs in the first round. They outscored Jordan 24-4 in the first quarter. From then on, Head Coach Kayla Olsen was able to get most of her bench some valuable minutes. Every CCHS player got in the game, and nine of the eleven got their name in the scoring column. Three Bulldogs finished the game in double figures. Ellar Rucker led the team in rebounds. CCHS 24 11 8 19 - 62...

  • Bright Ideas

    Lois Lambert|Updated Feb 22, 2018

    The morning of February 10, it was -23.2 degrees at the official weather station in Ekalaka, in our back yard. Luckily, Brice doesn’t need to go outside to read temperatures, he or I can just read the numbers on the little screen on the computer counter. The only outside activities associated with the weather are bringing in the large container where snow or rain might have accumulated. Two days in the first part of one week dropped 10 inches of snow which melted down to 1/2 inch of moisture. I haven’t been outside in mon...

  • Hat Tips

    Dean Meyer|Updated Feb 22, 2018

    Hello, A couple days ago, Slate, our youngest grandson and I were moving some stuff in the barn. I have good barn cats. But they are well fed and will not work real hard at mousing. The mice had them figured out and had built a resort under feedbags that were stacked on a wooden pallet. The mice had eaten holes in the bottom of the sack so were on a wonderful diet of ground corn, distiller’s grain, and wheat mids. They didn’t have to ever come out for food, and the cats couldn’t get under the pallet to get them. It was a lit...

  • Hunter safety course, March 3 - 4 in Ekalaka

    There will be a hunter safety course for area residents on March 3-4 at Carter County Events Center in Ekalaka. Students must attend both days of the course in order to receive a certificate. Registration must be done online at fwp.mt.gov in order to participate. The deadline to register is February 25. Those who need help registering, may contact MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 office in Miles City at 234-0910. Materials for the class will need to be picked up prior to class at Wagon Wheel Cafe. The class is limited to...

  • Q's Health News

    Raquel Williams, RN, BSN|Updated Feb 22, 2018

    Stress… We all experience it; the amount of stress varies day to day; from situation to situation. Stress comes in different forms; the stress of planning a wedding is very different than the stress of losing a home, but you may experience similar symptoms. Some stress is beneficial; it helps you develop skills to deal with possible threatening situations in life. However, too much stress can have adverse health effects on you. Stress is not helpful when it prevents you from taking care of yourself and your family. You can p...

  • Trustee openings for local school districts

    Updated Feb 22, 2018

    While the federal primary election calendar has been opened, so have local school elections. Trustee candidates are being allowed to file for election in the respective school districts for which they reside. Last week Joy Price was incorrectly listed as the clerk for School District #1. Megan Stephens is the clerk and can be reached by calling (406) 767-5674. The position open for School District #1 is currently held by Heather Brownfield and will be a three-year term. Lane Pilster’s term will be up in School District #56. I...