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Articles from the May 21, 2021 edition


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  • McInerney on CSC President's List

    Updated May 20, 2021

    Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska recently announced the names of students on the Spring 2021 President’s List. The President's List consists of students with a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. To qualify, students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor's degree, and have no incomplete grades during the semester. Tanner McInerney of Alzada was listed on the Spring 2021 President’s List. About Chadron State College Chadron State College, which was founded in 191...

  • Mid-Rivers awards 31 scholarships totaling $34,000

    Updated May 20, 2021

    Mid-Rivers Communications recently announced the award of 31 Scholarships to students from the Cooperative’s service area. Six $1,500 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend Dawson Community College or Miles Community College, and 25 $1,000 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend a four-year college or university, community college or tech school in the fall of 2021. Preference was given in the scholarship award selection process to students who plan to live and work in Eastern and Central M...

  • Public health schedule

    Updated May 20, 2021

    Would you still like to get your COVID-19 vaccination? The Carter County Public Health Department is here to help you do just that. We have two Public Health Nurses available to the community, Trish and Kirstie. To schedule an appointment, or for more information call 406-775-6332. Following are the dates available for appointments: Tuesday, May 25; Tuesday, June, 1; and Thursday, June 3. Offices are currently located in the basement of Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka....

  • Montana farmers encouraged to participate in wheat & barley varieties survey

    Updated May 20, 2021

    The Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding producers to participate in the upcoming Wheat and Barley Varieties Survey conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). “This year’s varieties survey will give our breeding program unique and widespread insight into the characteristics that are truly important to Montana farmers,” said Cassidy Marn, Executive Vice President of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. “With producer checkoff dollars h...

  • Cooking in the West

    Susan Metcalf|Updated May 20, 2021

    My column about aging awhile back brought several suggestions on how to combat aging including advice on where to get the best deal on orthotic inserts for my shoes to suggestions that if I would forego wearing foundation, cross my heart undergarments, it would help pull the wrinkles out of my face. Although those were helpful hints, I decided it might be easier to just change the way I perceive the aging process. As branding season is upon us, it underscores that cowboying with your grown children is a humbling experience....

  • Conversations with God

    Updated May 20, 2021

    Hello God, it’s me, Mara: Several of us took a trip to the Big City. Lord, what totally awesome views You have created! We for sure noticed the change in seasons, the sprinkling of snow still on the North side of draws, hills, berms and roofs of buildings, too cool! The Highwood Mountains were stunning. A thrill to see a small band of sheep and baby lambs, herds of cattle and frisky black baby calves, they were so cute against the little spots of white snow; then three geese in a field near some antelope, and fields of w...

  • Montana Farmers Union partners with livestock groups in support of cattle market transparency

    Updated May 20, 2021

    On Monday, May 10, 2021, member leaders of American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, and the United States Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix, Arizona. These groups convened at the request of Livestock Marketing Association to discuss challenges involved in the marketing of finished cattle with the ultimate goal of bringing about a more financially sustainable situation for cattle feeders and cow-calf producers. “I feel honored to have been asked to represe...

  • FWP seeks Citizens Advisory Council applicants in southeastern Montana

    Updated May 20, 2021

    Volunteer applicants are needed to serve two-year terms on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 7 Citizens Advisory Council. The purpose of the southeastern Montana-based CAC is to advise FWP on various regional and statewide issues, programs and policies; to help identify areas in which the department can be more effective; to help identify emerging trends and resolve conflicts; and to offer insight and guidance from members' own experiences and constituencies. The CAC, which in this area is comprised of 10-12 members, w...

  • Michael O'Connor

    Updated May 20, 2021

    Mike O'Connor, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin, ND. A Celebration of Life was held on April 17 at Our Place Café, Lanes & Lounge in Elgin, ND. Mike was born in Baker, MT on May 19, 1945 to Neil and Jean (Anderson) O'Connor. He was raised on a ranch in the Medicine Rocks area in eastern Montana. He attended school in Ekalaka, MT. Mike and Linda (Mulkey) were married on April 29, 1963. They had three...

  • Eighth grade promotion

    Updated May 20, 2021

    A joint CCHS scholastic awards program and Ekalaka Public Schools eighth grade promotion ceremony was held May 14 at the high school....

  • District track

    Updated May 20, 2021

    District 4-C Meet Thursday, May 13, 2021 Schillinger Field, Baker MENS 100 Meters 4. David Ashbrook, 12.92 6. Ethan Frye, 13.32 7. Ryker Carroll, 13.94 200 Meters 4. David Ashbrook, 26.52 5. Ethan Frye, 27.10 8. Ryker Carroll, 28.38 400 Meters 5. David Ashbrook, 59.80 1600 Meters 3. David Ashbrook, 5:32.60 110m Hurdles 1. Ethan Frye, 20.10 2. Ryker Carroll, 20.93 3. Brennen Bonsell, 21.31 300m Hurdles 1. Ethan Frye, 48.56 2. Ryker Carroll, 49.48 6. Brayden Bucholz, 1:09.46...

  • Co-op set to celebrate 75th anniversary

    Updated May 20, 2021

    Join Southeast Electric in celebrating the cooperative's 75th year. Southeast Electric Cooperative will host its annual meeting on Friday, June 11 at the large truck shop in Ekalaka. Registration will begin at 4 p.m., the meal and entertainment will be at 5 p.m. with the business meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Linemen will be grilling steaks and there will be salads, baked beans and dessert. Entertainment this year will be the Hamblin Family. They will be playing and singing for...