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Articles from the November 23, 2018 edition


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  • Hunter success dips at week 3 check stations in Region 7

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    Hunter success dipped at check stations in Hysham and Ashland on Sunday, but hunters were still happy and encountering wildlife. "Historically, we see the percent of hunters with deer/elk/antelope to be around 60 percent on the third weekend of the general season, but 51 percent was observed this year," said Steve Atwood, area wildlife biologist for Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 7, who coordinated the Hysham check station. "Despite the lower success rate overall, hunters...

  • Reunion news from the Class of 1978

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    In September of 2017, it came to some from the CCHS Class of 1978's attention that they were edging close to 40 years since their high school graduation. Social media made it possible for the group to gather and brainstorm fun ways to observe this milestone. Traveling to Ekalaka for the Days of '85 was decided upon. However, the class didn't know they would be experiencing such a hot weekend. Friday night some were able to chat and enjoy the music provided by the street dance...

  • Carter County Geological Society celebrates #GivingTuesday

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    This #GivingTuesday, Carter County Geological Society will celebrate giving by supporting the Carter County Museum's exhibitions, educational outreach programming and the Keep Collections Local Campaign for Expansion. Since 2012, the museum has undergone a revitalization effort, which quadrupled attendance from 1,000 to 4,895 visitors in 2017 as well as tripled yearly income. The museum seeks to continue that trend and improve its collections stewardship. By supporting it on G...

  • City of Bozeman sued over tax-funded political advocacy

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    BOZEMAN – In an Amended Complaint filed today in district court, Roger Koopman and five co-Plaintiffs are suing the City of Bozeman for what they describe as “blatantly illegal, tax-funded political advocacy” in connection with the city’s recent campaign to pass the Bozeman Public Safety Center bond issue. The 28-page suit cites several sections of state law, including MCA 2-2-121, which states in part, “…a public officer or public official may not use public time, facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel, or funds to so...

  • Montana's greatest wonder: the Missouri River

    Rick and Susie Graetz, University of Montana Department of Geography|Updated Nov 21, 2018

    "... by every rule of nomenclature, the Missouri being the main stream and the upper Mississippi the tributary, the name of the former should have been given precedence, and the great-river should have been called Missouri from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico." Many people, especially Montanans, agree with this unknown author's statement. However, the Mississippi was explored first and thus designated the primary stem, leaving the Missouri to receive tributary...

  • Bright Ideas

    Lois Lambert|Updated Nov 21, 2018

    This morning, Brice and I were remembering a particular Thanksgiving 32 or 33 years ago. In Billings I had been able to buy a fresh turkey, delivered to my door by a turkey farmer. The birds were very tender. In Ekalaka, Doug Bonsell raised turkeys. I ordered a small one, 12-15 pounds. When it came to the house it had grown, grown to 21 pounds! It had to be washed in the bathtub! Would it even fit in the roaster or the oven? It got wedged in the roaster, and with all the other racks removed, set on the lowest rack in the...

  • Hat Tips

    Dean Meyer|Updated Nov 21, 2018

    Hello, It seems to me that the world is spinning faster than it used to. I suppose that happens as you age. You just write about the fourth of July and it's Veteran's Day. Then finish an article and it's Thanksgiving. Then Christmas pops up. I think I'm going to fly off! I had an interesting week. Was invited to read a few columns and give a little talk at a nursing home in Garrison. I haven't been to Garrison since the late sixties I would guess. And as they say, if you remember the sixties, you weren't there. Anyway, I...

  • Conversations with God

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, this month [on the 22nd] the full moon is called the Beaver Moon and according to folklore, that’s when the beavers become active while preparing for winter. A friend also mentioned that November’s Full Moon might also be called the Frosty Moon and some years that is for sure, but we’ll wait and see for this year! In the still of the evening, the blue of the sky is as no artist can capture. The moon peeks through naked trees and seems to wink and grin as a long, slim cloud wipes a...

  • Jolly old St. Nick

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    Children from the surrounding area had a chance to see Santa at Summit National Bank's Appreciation Day over the weekend....

  • A list of last weekend's lucky winners

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    Last Saturday’s holiday bazaar sponsored by Sagebrush Service Club, Summit National Bank’s Appreciation Day, and drawings by area businesses that were holding open houses produced a large number of lucky winners throughout the day. Prizes around town included gift certificates, cash, goody baskets, blankets, caps, shirts and more. A listing of winners from around town is posted below. SUMMIT NATIONAL BANK Adult Cash Drawings Charlotte King, Jason DeFrance, Terry Stieg, Katie Stieg, Dale Diede, Linda Boggs, Jeanette Adams Stu...

  • Meet with LIEAP and SNAP reps on Nov. 27

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    Representatives with The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be in Ekalaka on Tuesday, November 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in signing up for either of these programs should go to the senior citizen coordinator’s office in the basement of Carter County Courthouse on that day. Interested individuals are also invited to stop in prior to November 27 with questions or to learn more about LIEAP or SNAP. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (...

  • Annual Advent Tea

    St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church will be hosting the annual Advent Tea on December 1, starting at noon at the church. All are invited to attend and celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season....

  • 22 donors attend local blood drive

    Updated Nov 21, 2018

    Twenty-two donors attended the blood drive at Carter County Events Center last week. The drive yielded 28 units. Six donors gave doubles. There were 12 walk-ins. Organizer Darlene Carter Rose said that she met her goal. Jeff Venhaus won a gift certificate to The Hair Affair as a door prize. The next blood drive in Ekalaka will take place on Wednesday, January 16. Blood drives typically take place on Tuesdays in Ekalaka, but due to a scheduling conflict, the next drive will be on a Wednesday....