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Editor's note: Following is the second in a multi-part series about the top ten greatest Carter County athletes of all time, as voted on by our readers. 1) Robert "Bob" Lasater 2) B.J. Padden 3) Ivan Teigen 4) Karen (Markuson) Kreitel: Kreitel graduated from CCHS in 1978. She was a four-year letterwomen on the CCHS girls basketball team and was in rodeo club and track for all four years of high school. During Kreitel's four years at CCHS, the girls basketball team posted a...
From a 2018 national survey of 524 principals, assistant principals and other school based leaders it was found that only 33% of K-12 schools offer a stand alone civics course. Only 24% of school districts require passing a civics exam. The survey indicated a lack of priority in civics in rural and small town school districts, as well as no appreciable increase of interest in civics after the 2016 elections. The report from the Maryland nonprofit did not list school districts by state. The Education Commission of the States...
In the first game of the District 4C tourney, the Lady Bulldogs easily defeated the Lady Hawks by 33 points. The girls led 14-2 at the end of the first. Seven Dogs scored; 3 in double figures. CCHS out-rebounded Broadus, 34-23, and had 21 turnovers compared to 41 for the Hawks. As a team, they shot a dismal 9-21 on free throws, 4-30 from behind the arc and 16-57 on two-pointers. Kenzie Tooke led the scoring with 15 points and Hannah LaBree led in rebounds with 6. CCHS 14 28...
I heard on the radio the other day that children get their intelligence from their mothers. That might explain what has happened to my brain. Perhaps I drained part of it for the first child and the rest for the second. I can almost buy that theory--except for the fact that I have another theory that makes more sense to me: Susan's Full Brain Theory. I believe my brain is like a computer that has no memory left. My brain is full, and my folders cannot be compacted. In fact, my brain is so full that according to the bathroom...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, loneliness is no respect for persons; a group of us gals know that personally, having just met in a Support Group where we shared our thoughts and feelings. It was kind of surprising that even though we all are grieving, we each have a different feeling about loneliness; we each have a dissimilar point of view, but we all know that You, Lord, are there with us and for each one of us. Yes, ‘grief road’ is difficult, but we’re still traveling on. No matter what, many turn to ‘drink...
The Bulldogs opened their District 4C Tournament play against Northern Cheyenne. Blue started slow and had only a one point lead after the first quarter, but put up 21 points in the second to take a 12 point lead at halftime. After halftime, Blue continued to pull away, outscoring the Eagles 36-18 in the final two frames. CCHS shot 13 for 18 from the free throw line. They had 19 turnovers, Mick O'Connor was the games leading scorer with 26 points. Shayne Enos finished with...
The Annual Knights of Columbus District Free Throw contest was held February 23 at McGonigal Gym in Baker. Contestants shot twenty-five free throws. Scores from the shoot off will be sent on to the Montana State Knights of Columbus Council to be compared to shooters from around the state. State winners will then have their scores compared by the Supreme Knights of Columbus Council to USA and International shooters for more awards. Winners of the state award will be notified...
School officials learned last week that Ekalaka Elementary District #15 was selected for a $750,000 grant. The money, awarded by the Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Division, is to be granted “for the construction of a connecting wing between the elementary and high school buildings to secure the entrance and playground security,” according to a letter from the governor’s office notifying the school. In the grant application, Ekalaka Public Schools Business Manager Lora Tauck explained that the origi...
Gage Braden, 23, passed away on February 20, 2020 at his home in Williston, ND. Gage was born in Great Falls, MT in 1996 to Scott Braden and Jodi Kirkwood. He moved to Miles City, MT with his parents in 1998. Gage attended Garfield Elementary, Washington Middle School, and Custer County District High School in Miles City, MT. He also attended Williston High School his Junior year, but graduated from CCDHS in Miles City in 2015. Gage played baseball, soccer and football while...
Funeral services for Hughie Rose, 86, of Ekalaka, were held February 22 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Hughie passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka. Hughie John Rose was born January 24th, 1934, to Harry and Anita Ewalt Rose in Ekalaka. He grew up on the ranch north of the Chalk Buttes. Hughie married Virginia Nagy from Frenchtown on October 17th, 1958. To this union, three children were born:...
Candidates have until March 26 to file for election to the school board this year. A mail ballot election will take place on Tuesday, May 5. The Unified Board of Trustees for Carter County High School and Ekalaka Elementary has four positions up for election this year. The trustee positions opening include: a three-year term for Elementary District #15/High School District #3; a three-year term for High School District #2; a three-year term for School District #1; and a three year-term for School District #56. Any person who...
