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On Friday October 13, CCHS volleyball played Northern Cheyenne at home. The Bulldogs managed to start off strong, taking the first set, 25-9. In the second set, head coach Michelle Tooke got some reserves into the game for valuable playing time. The girls struggled to communicate and the set came down to the wire. CCHS came from behind at the end to win, 25-23. The third and final set was won by Lady Blue, 25-5. Whitney Kittelmann had a strong day serving, totaling ten of the...
Carter County Bulldogs have been busy recently with junior high basketball starting last Monday. Games have already taken place in Ekalaka and Terry. On October 12, the boys and girls played Wibaux at home. In the first game of the evening, the junior high girls B team lost a battle. The first quarter ended 4-5, with Wibaux leading. In the second quarter, the girls managed to pull ahead and end the first half with a 10-9 lead. After halftime, the young lady Longhorns came...
A new program for future students at Carter County's Hammond and Hawks Home rural schools began recently, which prepares pre-school aged youth for the rigors of a structured educational system. The School Readiness Program, which was set up by Heather Brownfield, Krista Gnerer, and Wynn Tauck, came about as a result of increased attendance. In the past, the teachers at Hammond and Hawks Home were able to spend additional time on Pre-K kids. Currently, the two schools have a...
Last Wednesday, October 11, was National Fossil Day, and the Carter County Museum celebrated by inviting classes from Carter County High School. Students from the math, science, and agriculture classes spent time at the museum learning about fossil collections – following a lab plan set up by Chioko Hammel, Sharon Carroll, and Seth Whitney. This collaboration helps highlight the comprehensive nature of the collections here – not only do we have dinosaurs, but we also have an...
Hello, I’m tired of warnings. I mean I am really tired of warnings. The seat belt warning comes on every time I get in the pickup. I do fasten my seat belt. I don’t need a warning. The stove warns me when the burner is hot. I learned as a child not to touch hot stuff. I’ve scars to prove it. All of my pills warn me not to operate heavy equipment after I take the pills. I don’t have any heavy equipment. My mother warned me as a child to carry the scissors pointed down, and don’t run. I don’t carry scissors and I don’t run to t...
The Junior High Volleyball played Broadus on September 29. The B Team won the match. 25-21, 18-25, 15-10. Kendall Kittelmann was the top server for the match. The A Team played well and won the match. 25-11, 25-9, 16-14. The top servers were Katy Ivy and Kenzie Tooke The Junior High team played Circle for the first time ever. The B Team came out strong and won the first set, but lost the match with two close sets. 25-19, 23-25, 12-15. The A Team won the match, having to play all three sets. 27-25, 12-25, 15-12. Kenzie Tooke...
CCHS won their first football game of the season last Saturday in Alexander, ND. It was the Comets homecoming game, CCHS spoiled it. CCHS scored early and often. Early in the second quarter they secured a running clock. At that time, the Bulldogs—in good sportsmanship—took their foot off of the accelerator. Several players were put in positions they had seldom, or never, played before. Blue took a lead over sixty points into halftime. Throughout most of the second half, backup quarterback Seth Kennedy took snaps under cen...
Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Del Dague’s NFL letter of September 29th. Del Dague you were spot on about the NFL. 23 years ago I was offered a flying job here in the state of Washington; a job that I could not refuse. So, that’s when I sold my business at Ekalaka, then moved to the state of Washington where, after a while I became a Seattle Seahawk fan. Especially when once in a while they would win. I had purchased a 12th man flag and every time they played I would proudly fly it on our house. A few of us even wen...
Most of the hunters who came through Region 7 check stations Sunday after the opening of general antelope season found ample opportunities to harvest animals. Upland game bird hunters had a little more difficulty finding quarry, but that was somewhat expected with impacts from the ongoing drought. Most hunters visiting check stations at Custer, Broadus and Mosby were after antelope, but a few were still chasing deer or elk before archery season wrapped up or hoping to bag some birds. Broadus check station Broadus did not see...
This year we were lucky to harvest plenty of tomatoes to eat, freeze, and share. We had enough apples to can applesauce and make a pie and crumble. Brice still picks the occasional apple off the tree. A small pepper crop turns colors in our house; cayenne peppers ripen in the shop. Now the task of dismantling begins. Three short rows of corn stalks were pulled out; the birds took the last kernels from the garden. Twelve tomato plants were pulled off cages and metal fence posts used to hold them up. When they were taken down t...
This Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m., area residents are invited to participate in a 5k cancer walk in Camp Crook, SD. Participants may walk, bike, or run their 5k, which will start at the Camp Crook Area Community Center. The event was organized to show support for those who have fought, are currently fighting, or have passed away battling cancer. People who do not plan to partake in the 5k are invited to go to the event and cheer for participants, decorate bikes, and show support. No registration or fees are...
Beaver Creek Rendezvous will open up this weekend to a group of physically challenged hunters for deer season. Hunters will begin sighting in their rifles Friday in anticipation of the season opening on Saturday. Sunday, October 22 there will be a post-hunt dinner and auction at the rendezvous where hunters and companions can share their experiences with guides, landowners, and volunteers that have come together to support the annual program. The dinner will begin Sunday evening at the LA Ranch just north of Ekalaka. All...
Dahl Memorial will be holding a special bylaw election meeting for all Dahl Memorial members, October 24, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Carter County Events Center. Attending members will gather to vote on multiple bylaw changes. The first item on the ballot is a proposed addition to bylaws that would allow the association to conduct absentee type voting for members who wish to vote but cannot be present at the meeting. Currently, anyone who is not present at the...
A free will donation supper with a silent auction will be held at the Parish Hall, November 3, from 5-7 p.m. All the proceeds will benefit 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. Anyone who would like to donate items to the silent auction is asked to contact Vicki Knapp at 853-4990....
Every fall, people look forward to the fall colors as deciduous tree leaves change colors and drop in preparation of winter. We expect the leaves of deciduous trees to change colors. What many people are unaware of, though, is that most conifers also drop their needles at this time. Every fall, conifers shed some of their needles. This is a natural process known as Seasonal Needle Drop. The amount of needle-loss is dependent on species and environmental conditions. The occurrence of seasonal needle drop is often mistaken for...
This year’s General Municipal Election for the Town of Ekalaka will be a mail ballot election. On Thursday, October 19, 2017 the Carter County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be mailing ballots to all registered active voters who reside within the boundaries of Ekalaka, Montana. Active electors will be able to vote in the privacy of their own homes. Each registered elector in the Town of Ekalaka will receive an individual ballot packet. The packet will contain an official ballot with candidates of the mayoral race, two cou...
