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Montana is suing Yellowstone National Park over a plan to increase the number of bison in and around the park and establish greater tolerance for their presence outside its boundaries. In a press release announcing the lawsuit, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte criticized the National Park Service for how it developed the plan, describing the effort as an example of "federal overreach" and saying it was created without proper state consultation. "The National Park Service has...
December 22, 2024 A Visit from a Saint ‘Twas the night before Christmas on Tie Creek and Capitol. The blizzard was blowing. It was thirty below. Our cellars were filled with bountiful glass jars of freeze dried and canned foods, and things from bazaars. Our stockings were on in a layer or two, In hopes that our toes didn’t all turn bright blue, And Grandma had on her special lined pants She won’t take off ‘till she sees new green plants. While Grandpa sat huddled two feet from the heater, Refusing to look at the tempera...
They were D.C. newcomers elected by voters tired of Washington political scandals. Max Baucus was elected to Montana’s western U.S. House District three months after Richard Nixon resigned in 1974. Jimmy Carter, a Democratic governor from the Deep South, would launch his longshot presidential campaign by the end of the year. “He was an outsider,” Baucus said Monday following Carter’s death at age 100. “People were tired of politicians in Washington, Watergate and so forth. I was part of that momentum as well, the Watergate cl...
November, 2024 With the extra activity of the season this should be noted as history not news! My apologies to our readers! Lois Kapptie celebrated her 90th birthday with family by her side enjoying cake and ice cream. Lois was the 8th baby born to Anna and William Kapptie. Lois is a "spit fire" now, I can't imagine how lively she was when she was growing up with a family of brothers! Happy Birthday Lois! November 3, daylight saving time ended, meaning our days will get shorter and our nights longer. The days will continue to...
Hello God, it's me, Mara: We woke, dear, Lord, first day – NEW MONTH; also, a brand-new year! Hurry and dress, do a few things; check if there's still TEN deer! Seems they forgot their Mountain home; they LIKE hill-tops and trees. They dash and nibble here and there, or rest down on their knees. It's cold up here- it's WINTER TIME - today the sky is BLUE! A little neighbor girl's so cute, she loves to wear blue, too! 'Mike' said we ought to have a list of things we NEED TO D...
This is a true story. A story that begins in Ekalaka, MT and ends-who knows where? It is about a chocolate chip cookie "family" who wanted to take a short trip from Ekalaka to Almo, KY. The story is narrated by the family leader, Head Chip, because he contains the most c.c.'s of the family. Listen now as this story of a small c.c. family unfolds with all it's mystery and intrigue. Go ahead Head Chip. "December 9th was a nice day in Ekalaka, as the weather goes. We were just taken to the Post Office and were greeted with the...
Two years ago this month, I retired and briefly wondered whether I would be bored or not. As it turned out, I was not given the opportunity to be bored. I ended up teaching high school culinary in my time off from working at the Boutique and the ranch, and then I finished off this past year by going back to my old County Superintendent job. I have high hopes of retiring some time in the future, so at my dear friend Judy Vidack's estate sale, I bought a book that I think I had...
Vonnie Rae Gross, 86, passed away on December 24, 2024 in Gillette, WY, surrounded by loving family members. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date in Ekalaka, Montana. Vonnie was born August 27, 1938 to Faith and Ed Allen in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. She graduated from Belle Fourche High School and married David Gross on July 30, 1956. Vonnie and Dave ranched in the Bell Tower area for many years where they raised their three children, Steve, Shelley, and Casey...
Betty Jo Smith passed away December 6th at her daughter's home in Havre. Betty was born in 1936, the first child of Joe and Marjorie Schallenberger. She graduated from CCHS in 1955 and went to work in Miles City. There she met Don Smith and they were married in 1956. They had two daughters, Janet and Sheree, and later adopted two boys, Keith and Brian. Betty and Don spent many years as foster parents bringing over 95 children, mostly under 2 years old, into their home. She is...
Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) in conjunction with Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC), Montana Food & Agriculture Development Network (FADC), and USDA Rural Development (RD) are pleased to provide an informative funding workshop on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 for small businesses and ag producers in Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. The workshop will share helpful information and guidance for businesses and producers that are looking...
Southeast Electric Cooperative Manager Tye Williams has discussed the possibility of raising rates during the cooperative's annual meeting and in different Rural Montana articles in recent years. Over the past few years, everyone has dealt with compounded inflation growth of 21% since 2020, including SECO. SECO has kept rates steady during this time, as they have seen a 35% increase in kWh sales since the end of 2020. However, the power SECO purchases from WAPA and Basin is in...
Dahl Memorial is thrilled to announce the addition of Karl Hager, FNP-C, ACNP-BC, ENP-BC, to the association's healthcare team. Hager brings a wealth of expertise and over twelve years of experience as an advanced practice provider, with certifications in Family Practice, Acute Care, and Emergency Medicine. Hager brings specific patient care skills and experience that support and advance Dahl's mission and commitment to Carter County and the communities the association servse....
Corlan Laughery of Ekalaka has been selected as one of two students to represent Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc. at the 2025 NRECA Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Corlan will embark on an unforgettable journey to our nation's capital in June of 2025. This year the students were asked, "What was the most important event to have occurred in our nation during your lifetime? How did it affect you?" It isn't surprising that both students wrote about the pandemic. They both...
Southeast Electric encourages students and members to continue learning. Scholarship funds are a good way to help with this goal. Since 2009 Southeast has awarded over $70,000.00 worth of scholarships. We consider it an investment in the future of our cooperative. 2025 Scholarship Applications are due to Southeast Electric by 5:00 pm on January 24th, 2025. Applicant or parents/guardian must be a member of Southeast Electric Cooperative, Inc. Students whose parents are part of a corporation that is a member of Southeast...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association (DMHA) is making an important change to better serve our patients and ensure the long-term health of our hospital. Starting January 15, 2025, DMHA will begin collecting copays, coinsurance, and patient-responsible balances at the time of service. This change is necessary as we align with industry standards and help DMHA provide timely, transparent billing while strengthening the hospital's financial foundation. For many in our community,...
Newly elected officials Dan Dinstel, Commissioner District 3, and Tracey Walker, District Court Clerk/Superintendent of Schools were sworn into office on December 31, 2024. Dinstel fills the seat previously held by Mike Watkins, who he defeated in the 2024 Primary Election. Walker, as the incumbent, ran unopposed in 2024 for her office....
