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Articles from the November 10, 2017 edition


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  • LaFollette benefit successful

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    Last Friday, a free will donation supper and silent auction was held at the Parish Hall. The proceeds from the event went to the family of Quentin LaFollette, infant son of Leah and Scott LaFollette of Ekalaka, MT. Quentin has gone through two surgeries in his first three months of life and will require one more when he is two years of age. The evening was a great success with a large number of community members attending. Anyone who would like to contribute may still do so...

  • CCHS netters finish season at Eastern C Divisional

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    The CCHS Bulldogs finished their 2017 volleyball season at the Eastern C Divisional Tournament in Sidney last weekend. In their first game of the tournament, Lady Blue lost three consecutive sets to Savage, 18-25, 16-25, and 9-25. Tori Tooke led the team in kills (7 out of the team's 21) and assists (10 of 20). Hannah LaBree had 12 of the team's 51 digs and Heather LaBree had Blue's only block. In their second match, the girls defeated a familiar District 2C opponent,...

  • Daines secures agreement to ship $200 million of Montana beef to China

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines secured an agreement between JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers and the Montana Stockgrowers Association with the intent to purchase a minimum of $200 million in Montana-sourced beef over the next several years. JD.com will also seek to invest up to another $100 million to build a processing plant in Montana to support Montana beef production, with construction beginning as early as 2018. While President Donald Trump is in China to grow and strengthen the American economy, Err...

  • Hat Tips

    Dean Meyer|Updated Nov 9, 2017

    Hello, They are forecasting single digit lows for tonight. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. It happens every year about this time. So today we will start winterizing tanks, rolling up garden hoses, and insulating the pumphouse doors. Maybe. At least we will talk about it. We usually don’t do that stuff until the hoses are covered and the water lines have frozen. Because someone will call and need help weaning calves today. Or someone will text me that they need a partner in pinochle. In all my trips around the sun that is...

  • MSU Extension offers farm management workshops

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    BOZEMAN – MSU Extension Economists George Haynes, Kate Fuller, and Joel Schumacher will offer Farm Management Workshops in five communities in January – March 2018. Other faculty members contributing to these workshops include Agricultural Economists Anton Bekkerman, Joseph Janzen, Gary Brester, and Eric Belasco; Family Economist Marsha Goetting, Plant Pathologist Mary Burrows, Cropping Systems Specialist Kent McVay, and Beef Cattle Specialist Rachel Endecott. Workshops are scheduled for two days, and will cover the fol...

  • Senior Citizens Club receives mini-grant

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    Carter County Senior Citizens Club was recently awarded a $200 mini-grant from The Governor's Advisory Council on Aging. This grant was presented to Karen Carroll, Carter County Senior Citizens Coordinator, at the Governor's Conference on Aging in Glendive on September 13. With this grant money, a new 1100-watt microwave and a new telephone was purchased for the senior center. The purpose of the min-grant program is to help facilitate up front funding on innovative ideas and...

  • Introducing the reprint of the cookbook Tried and True

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    "If you're going to do something right, keep on doing it!" That was the thinking and motivation behind the cookbook Tried and True, produced by the Homemaker's Heritage Club from the Ridgeway community in Carter County. Their efforts of using recipes submitted by members with time honored results, including recipes from their first original cookbook, Hearty Home Cookin', was a success and many copies were sold. It has been the most requested item from the club. One person...

  • Attendance dwindles at chamber meetings

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    Attendance numbers have been dropping at Carter County Chamber of Commerce meetings for several months. Board members have struggled to accomplish goals that were set at the beginning of the year. Currently, there are around sixty-five chamber members. This list includes several businesses throughout the county, as well as area ranchers and individuals. Yet, there is usually only around five members present at monthly meetings. Why is attendance so low? Efforts have been made to shorten meetings and ensure that chamber tasks...

  • Holiday Bazaar, area open houses next Sat.

    Vendor spaces have been filled for Sagebursh Service Club’s Annual Holiday Bazaar, scheduled for Saturday, November 18 at the CCHS gymnasium. Each year, the event provides a great opportunity for community members to purchase or win Christmas gifts. In addition, clubs and organizations will be selling raffle tickets, calendars, and other items to raise funds. Several area businesses will also hold open houses on November 18, including Summit National Bank, where Santa Claus will be visiting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p...

  • Flu vaccine clinic

    Carter County Public Health and Dahl Memorial Clinic will be hosting an influenza vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Carter County High School during the annual holiday bazaar. Payment of $20 per vaccine is due at time of service (cash or check only). No appointment is necessary! For any questions, please call Dahl Memorial Clinic at 775-8738....

  • Dahl Memorial celebrates eldest resident's birthday

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    On Tuesday, October 24, friends and family gathered to celebrate Jane Brewster’s birthday. Brewster has lived a long, fulfilling life and was overjoyed when numerous people shared cards, spice cake and ice cream with her on her special day. Brewster entertained her guests by singing one of her favorite hymns, “In the Garden,” and by quoting Psalm 23. She greatly enjoyed having Phil Cook, Betty Cline and Libby Barth play many of her favorite songs. Brewster wanted to make sure that everyone knows how much she appre...

  • Outlaw Leathers

    Updated Nov 9, 2017

    John P. Louvar, or J.P. as most know him, first started dabbling in leatherwork around 2006. "I just started making reigns," he said, "and I tooled a belt for myself." Now, 11 years later, Louvar is turning that hobby into a business. Outlaw Leathers, a custom boot & tack and western apparel store recently opened on Main Street in Ekalaka. The business is located inside what used to be RB's Home Cooking. Over the years, Louvar has done quite a bit of leatherwork for family...