Week of October 25, 2024
Week of October 25, 2024
On October 5th David and Ijkalaka Russell were inducted into the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame. There to receive the framed award were David and Ijkalaka's great-grandsons, Tom Carroll and Les Kreitel. The Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame awards rodeo scholarships to students. More details can be found at montanaprorodeo.org or by finding Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame on social media. A full article about the MPRHWF 2024 class of legend inductees...
On October 16, Ekalaka Elementary hosted a heartwarming community event, "Breakfast with Bestie," where families and friends gathered to enjoy a morning of delicious muffins, lively conversations, and plenty of smiles. Following the breakfast, the school celebrated its students' achievements with the BARK Awards, recognizing both behavioral excellence and academic perseverance. For the first quarter, students focused on important life skills such as emotional regulation,...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) recently announced their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. "The Hall of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in their part of the state and represent Montana's authentic Western heritage...
Many Americans express concern about how the political system is or is not working, but Montana voters will get a chance to change up the way elections are run in a way supporters hope will benefit more moderate candidates. The changes are included in two separate constitutional amendments, CI-126 and CI-127, on this fall's ballot. CI-126 would amend the Montana Constitution to change the voting process to a "top four" primary election. This means that all candidates...
With political polarization strengthening across the country, even the races far down on Montana's ballot are feeling the heat of identity politics. The state auditor is arguably the lowest-ballot race there is, but the position is responsible for supervising the state's insurance and securities industries and investigating fraud. Two years ago, Republican Jim Brown mounted a campaign for the state Supreme Court, trying to secure a spot on the high court by stressing his...
The annual open enrollment period for Medicare D and Medicare Advantage plans start October 15, 2024 and ends December 7, 2024 to change your plan effective January 1, 2025. The plan you are currently enrolled in should send you a packet of information in October regarding the plan’s benefit for 2025. Each year Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans can restructure their benefits. They are allowed to change their premium cost, deductibles, copayments and what drugs they will cover. If you are happy with the plan you have,...
With early voting already begun in Montana, the League of Women Voters of Montana offers voters a nonpartisan election resource: VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides Montana voters with simple, accessible tools to help them navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides personalized candidate information, voter registration details, polling place locations, and other helpful election information for all voters nationwide. “From local ballot initiatives to important state races, it is...
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the two-day Montana teachers’ convention, when students are out of school. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally licensed 12- to 15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and who are accompanied by a nonhunting adult at least 18 years of age properly certified and legally licensed apprentice hunters 10 to 15 years of age who are accompanied by a nonhunting adult mentor at least 21 years of age. This hunt is for...
The CCHS Bulldogs fell to the Fairview Warriors On October 18th at Rowley Field. The 'Dogs were driving the ball on the ground throughout their first possession until a fumble gave the ball to the Warriors. The Bulldog defense was holding number one ranked Fairview on the next series as well, at least until the Warriors connected on a 36-yard touchdown pass. 'Dog defensive back Ethan Mellon was in a good position on the play, but wasn't able to make a play on the ball and...
CCHS Volleyball played three matches in Buffalo, SD on October 15th. The Lady Bulldog C Squad lost in two sets, 17-25 and 19-25. The JV 'Dogs also lost in two sets, 13-25 and 11-25. The varsity team lost their match in three sets, 12-25, 18-25 and 20-25. Nasya O'Connor had a team high in aces (2 of 4), kills (9 of 19) and blocks (2 of 3); Kendra Tooke had 10 of the team's 33 digs; Danica Shepherd had 14 of 16 assists. The varsity Lady Bulldogs played a match at Plevna on...
Junior High Basketball season is already in full swing as young Ekalakans in 5th-8th grade played a full slate of weekend games after only four days of practice last week. On October 18th, Ekalaka traveled to Broadus. Ekalaka B, 2, 4, 11, 16 Broadus B, 7, 21, 29, 39 Ekalaka B: Holly Walker 6, Clover Beach 3, Peighton Matthews 2, Daisey Kratzer 2, Layla Pace 2, Rose Rost 1 Ekalaka A, 0, 2, 5, 5 Broadus A, 18, 34, 48, 56 Ekalaka A: Cai Jesperson 4, Lily Schallenberger 1 On October 19th, Ekalaka battled Jordan at home. Ekalaka...
Junior High Basketball season is already in full swing as young Ekalakans in 5th-8th grade played a full slate of weekend games after only four days of practice last week. On October 18th, Ekalaka traveled to Broadus. Ekalaka B, 4, 6, 14, 19 Broadus B, 7, 11, 22, 31 Ekalaka B: Jenry Walker 6, Kaden Loudermilk 5, Bentley Jardee 4, Zavier Allison 2, Joby Owen 2. Ekalaka A, 7, 13, 17, 34 Broadus A, 15, 28, 43, 52 Ekalaka A: Jaxen Walker 16, Grady Stieg 8, Landry Shepherd 6, Bentley Jardee 2, Joby Owen 2 On October 19th,...
Freshman Waylon Wilson carries the ball during the Bulldogs' victory over the Poplar Indians on October 11th at Rowley Field. The final score of the game was 58-26 as several younger players had a chance to play a majority of the game's minutes. This Friday at home CCHS will play Fairview at home before wrapping up their regular season in Scobey on October 25th. Eastern 8-Man Standings Fairview; 7-0; 7-0 Circle; 6-1; 6-1 Culbertson; 6-1; 6-1 CCHS; 5-2; 5-2 Scobey; 4-3; 4-3...
Lady Bulldog volleyball teams traveled to Savage on October 11th to play JV and varsity matches against the Lady Warriors. CCHS JV lost their match in four sets, though they did win the first set; 25-18, 22-25, 7-15, 13-15. The varsity Lady Bulldogs lost their conference matchup in three sets; 18-25, 18-25, 15-25. Junior Nasya O'Connor led CCHS in aces (2 of 3), kills (5 of 13) and blocks (4 of 5). Seniors Kendra Tooke and Tracy Wilson tied for a team high in digs (6 of 26)...
A Funeral Service for Lenore Beach, 94, of Ekalaka will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Medicine Rocks Church with Pastor Jim Biswell officiating. Burial will follow at Beaver Lodge Cemetery. Visitation for Lenore will be one hour prior to the service. Lenore passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Dahl Memorial in Ekalaka. Lenore Marie Hartse was born on May 18, 1930 in Wibaux County, Montana; the first of Arthur and Myrtle Mae (Bryson) Hartse's five...
Funeral Services for Marvin Gookin, 89, long-time resident of Fallon County were held October 22, 2024 at the Ismay Community Church in Ismay. Burial followed at Custer County Cemetery. Marvin passed away in Billings, Montana on Monday, October 14, 2024. Marvin Horace Gookin was born September 23, 1935 in Ismay, MT, the son of Samuel Lyle and Anna Belle (Johnston) Gookin. He joined siblings Anna Marie and Mary Lou. Another sister, Donna, joined the family a year later....
Fritz Rehbein age, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming. Fritz was born on January 27, 1929, to Alfred and Agnes Rehbein in Lane, Montana. Fritz was the 13th child from a family of 15. Fritz shared a birthday with his twin sister Gertie, she was born just a little before him and he would say from that day forward, "Ladies First!" and that 13 was his lucky number. In that same...
I am writing this column as a public educator who has served my community as a teacher and administrator for 44 years. I care deeply about our public schools, but I know that there are many who seek to undermine public education even further this legislative session than they did during the last few sessions. Now is the time to get ahead of a snowball headed for public education hell--the introduction of the voucher system. In Montana, we have always had school choice-public,...
October 21, 2024 Last week, when Ronda Cordell was coming home from the Methodist Bazaar in Camp Crook, she noticed a car on the Exie Road, but it never came out. Denise had noticed a guy and two dogs that were walking in her pasture. It appeared they were bird hunting since the guy was carrying a gun. Denise had assumed that Ronda had given someone permission to hunt, but she hadn’t. Ronda doesn’t like archery hunting, especially because many animals are hit, but are found later having suffered lingering deaths. She...
Hello God, it's me, Mara: You know, Lord, while walking by a group of ladies, one spoke a little loudly saying: "I'm not just a warm body!" That heated comment in a small group was a few church gals; they probably had a few MORE comments but - what, for goodness sakes, is wrong with having a 'warm body'? Don't we all have a warm body? If we take a moment to THINK ABOUT IT, we're all "just warm bodies" doing various acts of volunteer service as unto to You, Lord. Nevertheless,...
Heaven gained an angel last week when my friend, Linda Story, lost her battle with cancer. Her obituary is so beautiful, I want to share it, but I also had to write a little tribute to her, because she was such an amazing woman. Ride On Ahead Thirty years ago, Steve and Linda hired on to run the Hobble Diamond across the Yellowstone. They left their home in Colorado to run the place flawlessly and tirelessly as if it were their own. Linda worked with Steve as a team, and they...
Hello God, it's me, Mara: You know, Lord, had to 'eavesdrop' a bit when a small group gathered. One lad said, "Auntie, some lady gave my mom a silly calendar with weird things written by each day. Mom opened it, looked things over, then started to laugh and said, 'Laddy, would you believe on your birthday, in March, it shows that your day, the 23rd, it's 'Chip and Dip Day' and neighbor, Helen's day, the 1st, is Peanut Butter Lover's Day.' And look at this, the 3rd – which...
