Chinook's Overcast is branching out again

A local entertainer, known for his live performance, radio broadcasts and columns, is branching out with the publication of his first book.

Ken Overcast has published a collection of stories from north-central Montana and elsewhere, titled "Yesterday's Yarns."

Overcast will bring copies of the book to his appearance at the Heritage Center Celebrity Luncheon at noon Wednesday, and at an appearance at Norman's Ranch and Sportswear afterward.

Overcast's burgeoning entertainment career is making his other job of ranching more difficult, he said. Overcast ranches near Chinook with his wife, Dawn.

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