Articles from the May 19, 2017 edition
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Local FFA chapter holds annual banquet
On Tuesday, the Carter County Chapter of the Montana FFA Association gathered to hold their annual banquet in the CCHS Tuggle Room. A delicious meal was served and an installation of new officers was...
By Poppies a remembrance of fallen veterans
As a child, I didn’t realize the significance of Memorial Day. I knew it as Decoration Day, and before I left home, in 1968, we put flowers on all relatives’ graves that we knew. The only relative ignored was the father of my great grandfather, Grove...
CCHS track team performs well at district meet
Carter County High School track and field athletes performed very well at the District 4-C Meet last Thursday in Baker. In fact, the girls' team placed second with only four team members and the boys'...
May's new pool update and thank you
The question of why motel pools do not have to have lifeguards and the town pool does is often asked. The answer is found in the Montana Code Annotated (50-53-107) and also in the Administrative Rules of Montana (37.115.1601). In those sections,...
Special election May 25
Carter County voters are reminded that a special election to elect the United States Representative for Montana will be held on May 25, 2017 at designated polls in Carter County. This election is being conducted statewide to elect an individual to...
SEEC observes National Electrical Safety Month
Those who live on a farm know that not only is it hard work, but it can be dangerous, too. Each year, farmers are electrocuted when large farm machinery comes into contact with overhead power lines....
Williams to speak on diabetes, May 25
Raquel Williams, RN, will be speaking about diabetes on Thursday, May 25 at the Senior Center in Ekalaka. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., and Williams will speak at approximately 11:45. People who have diabetes, know someone with diabetes, or...
Donate blood Tuesday in Ekalaka
The next Ekalaka Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23 at the Carter County Events Center meeting room in Ekalaka. The event will take place from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. Persons may contact Darlene Carter Rose at (406) 775-6431 for an...
Official school election results
The Ekalaka Public Schools Unified Board of Trustees met on May 8th and canvassed the election results from the Tuesday, May 2 election. The graphic displays the official results....
Jack Teigen
A funeral service for Jack Allen Teigen, 72, of Capitol and Ekalaka, MT will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Camp Crook Community Center in Camp Crook, SD with Pastor Jean Helmer...
China agrees to open market to U.S. beef
U.S. SENATE — Last Friday, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that an agreement has been reached to open Chinese markets to U.S. beef no later than July 16, 2017. A formalized agreement is expected to be reached in the coming weeks. “Opening Chi...
Baby LaFollette welcomed
Quentin Augustus LaFollette was born April 1, 2017 at 8:12pm in Miles City at Holy Rosary to proud parents Scott and Leah LaFollette of Ekalaka. He weighed 6lbs. 6oz., and measured 19 3/4 inches. His...
Bright Ideas
Last week I didn’t forget Mother’s Day, I just didn’t have anything new to say, until I looked up its history. A celebration of mothers was held by Greeks and Romans; they were honoring the mother goddesses, Rhea and Cybele. The first Chris...
Science Biweekly
BETHESDA, MD. A few months ago we explored the topic of antibiotic resistance in some depth. The media has continued to stress our imminent doom that would accompany a post-antibiotic era. However, an additional threat has been on the horizon for...
Hat Tips
Hello, It’s been several years since I have been to a horse sale. Unless, of course, you count bucking horse sales. I’ve been to Oklahoma City, Miles City, Kearney, Mesquite, Grassy Butte, Bismarck, and maybe some others for bucking horse and bul...
