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Articles from the October 1, 2021 edition


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  • Daines visits with local students

    Updated Sep 30, 2021

    Last Wednesday Senator Steve Daines had the chance to talk to juniors and seniors from Carter County High School. Daines met with the students virtually during one of Mr. Miller's social studies classes. Daines and the students spoke about legislation being debated in the U.S. Senate like the Democrats' $3.5 trillion tax and spending bill and the importance of bipartisanship. As always, Daines was glad to chat with some of Montana's youngest and brightest....

  • 'Dogs struggle in Scobey

    Updated Sep 30, 2021

    The Bulldogs' record dropped to 1-4 on the season when they fell to the Spartans on Friday night in Scobey. It was the Spartan running attack that really did damage early on as the Bulldogs found themselves down 22-0 late in the second quarter. Early offensive woes including a few false starts and some missed blocking assignments kept the Dogs from scoring until late in the second when they were able to put a complete drive together. The Dogs had a 4th and nine deep into...

  • Netter play matches in Broadus, Baker

    Updated Sep 30, 2021

    On September 23, CCHS netters traveled to Broadus to face the Hawks. The JV squad won in five sets over the Hawk (25-20, 25-19, 13-15, 11-15, 15-13). Tracy Wilson had a nice game defensively, compiling 5 digs to lead the team. Kendra Tooke led the team in assists (5 of 9), and Tegan Williams led in kills (4 of 15). Brynn Loehding had a fine game serving, totaling 6 of the team’s 16 aces. The varsity girls did not fare as well in Broadus, losing in three sets (17-25, 15-25, 23-25). Greta Barrett, Tyra O’Connor and Codi Mel...

  • I never have - and never will - sell your public lands

    Ryan Zinke|Updated Sep 30, 2021

    The fourth Saturday in September marks a national day of recognition for two things Montanans already value every day: National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day. As Montanans, hunting, fishing and access to public lands is part of who we are. It is the lifeblood of our economy, and public lands are where many of us create the memories we cherish with our families. As your Congressman and Secretary of the Interior, I led the charge against the sale or...

  • Youth re-enact pioneer handcart journey

    Updated Sep 30, 2021

    For youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints going on a Mormon Pioneer Trek experience is an opportunity not to be missed. Youth from all over the United States travel to the Mormon Handcart Visitors Center in Martin's Cove, Wyoming for several days of camping, pulling heavily-laden handcarts while wearing pioneer clothing and getting first-hand experience about the difficult journey many of their ancestors made while crossing the plains to the Salt Lake...

  • Construction on elementary school complete

    Updated Sep 30, 2021

    Construction in front of Carter County High School and Ekalaka Elementary is completed and the various school offices have moved into their new locations. This week, traffic flow before and after school resumed as normal. In the morning, all students should enter through the doors that used to be the main entrance to the high school. All visitors and late students will need to enter either school through the main offices. After 8:10 a.m., all traffic will need to enter...

  • Cooking in the West

    Susan Metcalf|Updated Sep 30, 2021

    Seems like most battles these days are fought on social media where keyboard warriors try to change our perceptions, if not our lives, and it just might have the power to change the course of history. Everything we do now is chronicled on social media. World leaders are offended by each other's tweets. Perhaps Twitter and Facebook won't alter the course of history, but I cannot help but think they would have changed the perception of historic events if they had existed back in the day. With Columbus Day coming up, let me hypo...

  • Conversations with God

    Updated Sep 30, 2021

    Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, big, little, old or young, sometimes we get frightened right out of our socks and we want our Mama. We always felt safe when we could snuggle in Mama’s arms. Watching tiny ‘Tatiana’ struggling to walk, a counter blocking her view; we smiled as she turned and ran as best as she could, back into the safety of her Mama’s arms. Another little girl was ‘lost’ – her Mama was at work, but she knew that Nana lived up the hill from her. So, slipping out of her house, barefooted and...

  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS

    Updated Sep 30, 2021

    9-07-2021 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 07, 2021, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chairman; and Mike Watkins, member was present. Commissioner Rosencranz called for public comment. There was none. Carter County Attorney Corbit Harrington joined the meeting. The commission reviewed the CDBG close outs (Dahl Memorial/ Hospital funds)....

  • East Short Pines Restoration and Resiliency Project starts back up

    Updated Sep 30, 2021

    Work continues on the East Short Pines Restoration and Resiliency project. The project, located in the East Short Pines Land Unit, one of eight land units managed by the Sioux Ranger District, is in western South Dakota and part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Work started in 2019 on the timber sale project and Nieman Lumber out of Spearfish, SD is conducting the work. Log trucks will begin hauling again and throughout the month of October to finish the sale this fall....

  • Medicare Open Enrollment, Oct.15 - Dec. 7

    Updated Sep 29, 2021

    What Should I Do? Get started now instead of waiting until December 1. Pay attention to your mail. You will be getting lots of information; some of it will be on your Part D plans, Advantage Plans or Extra Help (Social Security Low Income Subsidy) which helps with your costs of prescription drug plan. You may receive notification from Medicare or Social Security wanting to verify your income or informing you of changes coming. Save these letters and bring them to your SHIP counselor if you don’t quite understand them. R...

  • Dale Boggs

    Updated Sep 29, 2021

    Funeral Services for Dale Boggs, 65, of Baker will be at 1 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka with burial to follow at the Beaverlodge Cemetery. Visitation for Dale will be from 4 – 6 p.m., Thursday, September 30, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with a prayer service being held at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday one hour prior to the service at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka. Dale passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his h...

  • 10-digit local dialing mandatory starting Oct. 24

    Updated Sep 29, 2021

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted an Order designating 988 as the new three-digit abbreviated dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting July 16, 2022. The FCC’s Order requires all telecommunications carriers to make any network changes necessary to ensure that users can dial 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022. In Montana’s 406 Area Code, and in 81 other area codes around the nation, the necessary changes include transitioning from seven-di...

  • Western Family and Consumer Sciences Show

    Chris Maupin|Updated Sep 29, 2021

    The 59th Annual Western Family and Consumer Science Show will be held October 8 and 9 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, SD. The board of directors are planning some new and exciting contests for the event. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, all youth including youngsters under 9 years of age, and adults may participate in. New this year will be a non competitive cookie decorating contest, graphic design poster contest for next year's show and a...

  • Tuesday's high temp an Ekalaka record

    Updated Sep 29, 2021

    Tuesday’s high temperature of 96 degrees is the hottest ever recorded in Ekalaka on September 28. In fact, it’s the highest the mercury has ever reached this late in the year. The all-time September high came early in the month, on September 5, 1978 when it reached 103 degrees. Temperatures are expected to cool off for the rest of the week and gradually warm throughout the weekend, eventually reaching back into the low to mid 80s early next week. As of Wednesday morning, Ekalaka had received 9.32 inches of precipitation in...