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Cloverbuds is a 4-H program for youth between the ages of five and seven that allows them to explore 4-H prior to being eligible to become a full-fledged 4-H member. This year in Cloverbuds, kids will focus on a different country every month. They will learn about the country's culture, create snacks that are unique to the country, keep records in a passport book, make crafts and most importantly, have fun. Carter County Cloverbuds will be held on the first and third Tuesday o...
CCHS was tied with Jordan at the start of the fourth quarter in Ekalaka on December 21 but struggled on offense late, losing to the Mustangs, 57-63. Jordan was able to shoot free throws well enough at the end of the game to go home with a victory. Mick O'Connor was a force inside the painted area and led the Dogs with 29 points. Keenan Murnion of Jordan finished with a game high 30. CCHS 15 36 42 57 Jordan 13 31 42 63 CCHS: Turner Tooke 6, Caleb Fix 4, Wyatt Kittelman 5, Mick...
On December 21, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Jordan by a wide margin, 65-20. CCHS had a fifteen point lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. They out rebounded the Mustangs 18-13, forced 31 turnovers and only committed 15. Tori Tooke had 11 steals and two rebounds to go along with 8 points. Whitney Kittelmann and Heather LaBree were the games top scorers with 16 points each. CCHS 23 41 57 65 Jordan 8 13 18 20 CCHS: Whitney Kittelmann 16, Heather LaBree 16, C...
Annabelle Ruth Gylling was born to Shane and Melody Gylling on November 9, 2018 in Tyler, TX. She was welcomed by grandparents Mike and Kathy Malenovsky of Ekalaka, MT and Edward and Bonnie Gylling of Alamosa, CO....
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, many precious friends and loved ones have been called Home in recent months – it’s almost like we’re missing the party but each departed friend is a magnet that attracts us to the next world. When a loved one who knew Jesus passes away, our thoughts often wander to “the other side” as we wonder what they might be experiencing right now. With our limited knowledge and brief glimpses given in Scripture, we try to imagine the glories of a Heavenly realm. Heaven. Our parents and grandpa...
Twenty-one Carter County 4-H and FFA youth members weighed in 34 market steers on December 27 at the Ekalaka scale. All of the market steers that were weighed in are ranch raised here in Carter County and ranged in weight from 580-900 pounds. The average weight was 694 pounds. Beef weigh-ins are the first stop on the journey to the Carter County Fair. Participants use the weigh-ins from the event to calculate the final weight that their market steer will need to be to provide...
I still have a couple of wonderful neighbors to remember and write about, which I will continue in this article. Across the street and up the hill from us were Francis B. and Alma Freese. Shifting Scenes Vol. III, page 80, has a very short article about them written by Nellie Guyer Dean. For some years they boarded individuals who went to high school at CCHS. Some of you reading this might be among them. Here is the history about this couple and their family. Francis Barnett Freese was born on June 26, 1889 at Tea, South...
Hello, Shirley said to write a Christmas story. And when Shirley says, I write. I think Christmas is over by the time you get this, but I’m writing it before Christmas so just bare with me. And that happens because, unlike ranches, newspapers adjust their schedule for printing on holidays. Christmas time is a time for friends and families. Kids and grandkids are coming home for Christmas. Neighbors are stopping by to drop off a gift or share a cup of coffee and wish each other well for the season. Santa is greasing up the s...
Wallace Richard Lee Stieg (Wally), beloved husband of Marie Stieg for 61 years, telecommunications pioneer, avid golfer, and dedicated family man, died on December 22, 2018, in Forsyth, Montana. He was born in Richardton, North Dakota, to Robert and Isabel (Murray) Stieg on March 18, 1931, and grew up on the Robert Stieg homestead in Ekalaka, Montana. His wife and daughters remember him as the 6'4" James-Garner-handsome man they could always find in a crowd. He was religious,...
During the early morning on Christmas Day, Virginia "Tiny" Korene Brown passed away peacefully of natural causes. She was being visited and comforted by family members at the Friendship Villa at the time of her passing. Virginia was 90 years old. Virginia was born in the town of Ekalaka, Mt. She was the sixth child of fourteen, of George and Frances Gundlach. Virginia is survived by her three children, LeRoy "Shorty" (Gloria) Adrian, Greg Adrian, and Vicki (Travis) Petrik also...
Jeane Koefelda died on December 31, 2018, at Dahl Memorial in Ekalaka, Montana. She was born in Great Falls to Frank and Ruth (Faris) Koefelda on June 12, 1926. Jeane attended Great Falls Public and Catholic schools graduating in 1944 while working at Malmstrom Air Force Base as a clerk in the Base Exchange and transport driver at Gore Air Field. Her father was a lineman for Montana Power Company and was killed while stringing power lines on Central Avenue just 10 days before Social Security took effect. Jeane was the oldest...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) extends an invitation to all to attend the Annual MCHF Induction Ceremony & Western Heritage Gathering, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at the Best Western Heritage Inn in Great Falls. “This year we celebrate our 13th gathering and 11th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame,” said MCHF & WHC President Bill Galt. “The inductees embody the spirit of our Montana communities and way of life. Please join us in Great Falls for this special event...
On Tuesday, January 8, the CCHS Drama class will present “What’s in a Name?.” This “whodunit” was written by the drama class as last quarter’s class project. Prior to writing the play, students watched “Murder on the Orient Express,” “Clue,” and “Rear Window” in order to get a feel for the murder mystery genre. Discussion regarding the character types was followed by roughing out their characters, setting, and plot before beginning any actual writing. The play is a comedy and runs roughly 40 minutes. Originally scheduled fo...
The CCHS FCCLA chapter has planned a winter carnival for January 18 at the school. The carnival will start at 3 p.m. and end around 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available. After the carnival there will be a showing of Frozen. All who attend the carnival will be entered to win a drawing for a prize that will be given out after the movie....
