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It all began when a local teacher, Mr. Whitney, received a special delivery letter from Santa Claus at the North Pole. Santa asked if Mr. Whitney and his students could make a very special mailbox that would be used just for children to put letters to Santa into. This would ensure that Santa and his elves received the letters as soon as possible. Mr. Whitney found the old mailbox in the school library, where it was being used as a book drop. He thought it would be perfect to g...
While the general rifle season is now closed, traditional muzzleloader enthusiasts will have a season of their own starting Saturday, December 11. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 242 into law this year, establishing a nine-day muzzleloader heritage hunting season. The season begins on December 11 and runs through December 19. This is for traditional muzzleloaders only; no other means of taking game, such as archery, is allowed. Note that some areas have elk shoulder...
The CCHS Bulldog varsity boys' basketball team kicked off their season last weekend, falling to non-conference opponents Bridger and Broadview-Lavina. The Dogs had a rough second half against Bridger on Friday, getting outscored 40-14. Four Scouts finished the game in double figures. Eighth grader Chace Loehding had a team-high 12 points for the Bulldogs. Loehding hit four three-pointers, three of them in the fourth quarter. CCHS 17 31 33 45 Bridger 22 44 62 84 CCHS: Chace Loe...
After a few JV games last week, Bulldog basketball teams officially kicked off their 2021-22 seasons over the weekend. The girls varsity team went 2-0 in Broadview, defeating two non-conference opponents, Bridger and Broadview-Lavina. On Friday against Broadview, the girls got off to a slow start offensively, but held the Bridger Lady Scouts to only two points. CCHS was only up by five at halftime, but widened the gap to 14 in the third quarter before going on to win by 12....
The poem I want to share this week was written by Chuck Rein, who ranches with his wife Pam on one of the most beautiful outfits on the planet in the shadow of the Crazy Mountains west of Melville, Montana. Chuck wrote this poem several years ago about riding colts with his son Charlie. He shared it at the Crazy Mountain Stockgrowers/Sweet Grass County Wool Growers Banquet several years back. This poem just says it all about those of us who are fortunate enough to call ourselves fourth or fifth or even sixth generations on...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, mending day happens; there are socks, shirts, jeans, you name it and it probably needs mending. Besides clothing, there is upholstery, fences, relationships, and even broken hearts to mend. Mending clothing isn’t all that complicated but on mending day, aren’t we ever so thankful that You did not give us a ‘dozen’ children. We’re thankful and grateful for the three girls (or are there five girls now?) who sort of call us substitute parents even though they were nearly all grown up by...
The community Christmas tree lighting that took place in Ekalaka on Sunday was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Claus even stopped by to visit with locals on Main Street throughout the afternoon. The tree was sourced locally and will stay on the main street triangle throughout the remainder of the holiday season....
The biennial application cycle for the Montana Historic Preservation Grant (MHPG) is now open. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2022. Grants are available for public and private entities to support the preservation of historic sites, historical societies, or history museums; this includes "brick-and-mortar" improvements to address various infrastructure, maintenance, building code, security, climate control, or fire protection issues. Funding decisions will be made...
3-06-2021 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 6, 2021, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. Commissioner Tauck attended a virtual meeting with MACo from 9 to 10 a.m. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. County building maintenance Bob Jacobs stopped into the meeting to...
Funeral Services for Brandon Stevenson, 37, of Colorado Springs, CO will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson with Pastor Scott Skones officiating. A Second Funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Woodmen Valley Chapel at the Rockrimmon Campus in Colorado Springs, CO with Pastor Matt Ferrell officiating. Burial will be held in Colorado Springs. Full Military Honors will be presented by the Dickinson Dr...
Elden “Swede” Strand, was born on March 8, 1929 and raised in Ekalaka, Montana. He was the son of Olaf and Mabel (Billingsley) Strand. Swede was a life-long resident of eastern Montana. Swede is survived by his sons Jim, Mike (grandson Chris), and Don Strand, and their families. Swede passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT due to complications from an infection at the age of 92. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com....
