Although this Thanksgiving might be a bit untraditional for some people because of COVID and social distancing concerns, Larry Crowder of Culbertson knows every Thanksgiving and every day is a time to be thankful. About a year and half ago, on July 4, 2019, Crowder came close to losing a leg or even his life due to a boating accident at Nelson Reservoir close to 20 miles outside of Malta.

The Nashua Jobs for Montana Graduates program is partnering with area students to offer the Sponsoring A Child program Nov. 12-Dec. 8. They will put together totes for children heading into foster care. Supplies suggested by the Department of Public Health and Human Services include toothbrushes, toothpastes, chap stick, flashlights, combs/brushes, mouthwash, floss, baby wipes, deodorant, fleece

Several Culbertson students have been selected for the 2020 Honorary Montana All State Choir. Zachary Kirby was named to the Honor Choir. Alicyn Ator and Noelle Wilson were named to the Cantabile Choir. Joe Stewart was named to the Nova Choir. The Northwest Festival Virtual Choir concert will be available for streaming in December. For more information, visit mhsa.org.

Sydney Dethman doesn’t exactly remember the first time she handled a basketball. With both parents being coaches, a basketball was probably one of the first things that the Froid/Lake athletic standout touched with her hands. “Some time very little,” Dethman laughed. “I’ve always been in the gym, hanging around.” Dethman’s habit of “hanging around” in gyms certainly paid