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Part II or Barnett’s Blue Bike Broke Badly Five more from seventy four, my thoughts, I’m trying to retrieve from my account, Some old coins covered thick in dust and fraught, My memory rabbit hole caved, no doubt. But enough cream rises it seems, for plots, Or words to form in either, springs the fount, John on monkey bars now unsafe for tots, I raced Jack in a sprint, Coach stopwatch count. Chip dribbles to the right and then set shot, Barnett’s blue bike breaks, though fairly stout, Saxophone reed in mouth and music dots,...
(Editor's note: This is the third in a series about the recent legalization of marijuana in Montana.) Medical marijuana has been legal in Montana since 2004, giving anyone with a doctor's prescription access to the federally banned substance since then. There were 41,638 medical marijuana cardholders in the state as of December 2020, according to information from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services. With the passage of I-190 in November's election,...
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2nd, 1904. Widely known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss, the writer is recognized for his popular children's books. Dr. Seuss died in 1991. On March 2nd, 1998 the first National Education Association Read Across America Day, or "Dr. Seuss Day," was celebrated nationally. The focus of the day is to get involved with children's reading. Locally, Ekalaka Elementary students celebrated Dr. Seuss on March 4 by participating in Seuss themed games,...
Barbara Ann Fix passed away on February 26, 2021 at the Haxtun Health Extended Care Unit at the age of 82. Barb was born on May 30, 1938 in Greeley to Glenn T. and Irene (McCoy) Hendon. She graduated from Sterling High School and married Howard Fix Sr. on July 8, 1956 in Sterling. While staying at home to raise her four sons, Barb enjoyed crafting, knitting, word puzzles and playing cards. Barb is survived by her husband Howard, Haxtun; sons Howard Jr. and wife Julie, Sterling...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, a rancher friend recently shared an interesting article which had been printed in 1966, noting that the author was unknown. Since it’s about calving time around in these parts; we all know that ranchers are very busy right now as they work hard tending to their cattle –cattle need special care during calving time. Ranchers make sure there is adequate hay for feed and water to drink, so, this might just be a tad bit interesting to ranchers since this article was written way back then;...
After hearing from several concerned residents, the Ekalaka Town Council discussed replacing the long-time yield sign at the north end of Main Street with a stop sign during their regular January meeting. At their February 3rd meeting, the council unanimously passed a motion to place a stop sign for traffic traveling north at the intersection of Main Street and Mormon Avenue. The new signage was installed last Wednesday. Some residents have yet to notice the change, while...
On Friday, the total number of Montanans fully immunized against COVID-19 surpassed the total number of infections since the start of the pandemic, according to data from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. “This encouraging milestone is a testament to the tireless efforts of our health care workers who are administering these safe, effective vaccines. It’s also a testament to Montanans who have taken steps to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors from the spread of the virus,” Gover...
On Monday, Governor Greg Gianforte welcomed 80-year old-veteran William "Bill" Davis to the Southwest Montana Veterans Home as its first resident. "Today is a great day for the many veterans who call Montana home," Governor Gianforte said. "They served our country, and we, and our country, must keep our commitments to them. The Southwest Montana Veterans Home is one way we do that by ensuring that our veterans have access to housing and medical support. It was an honor to...
by Susan Metcalf This year we spent most of the high school basketball season huddled around our television watching the games on the NFHS app because of Covid restrictions. Now that restrictions have been lifted, we find ourselves in the bleachers every Saturday for elementary intramural basketball, because we would never miss a game of kindergarten basketball. Where else can you watch your grandson celebrate an assist with a breakdance move that would have made Issei swoon? (No, I do not know who Issei is, but I do know...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare will not be holding an annual health fair this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there won’t be a health fair, Dahl will still be offering the service of screening labs at a lower cost to local community members. Staff also recently announced that they are starting a program called Lab Check which will cover four screening tests to the public year-round. Lab Check is currently being offered on Monday and Friday mornings. Call Dahl Memorial at 406-775-8730 to schedule these services. P...
On March 8th, Montana will be moving to Phase 1B for COVID vaccinations. This phase will include vaccinations for persons 60 years and older, and those with certain medical conditions not included in the original 1B plan. The public health department said that it would be beneficial to get an estimate of Carter County residents who are interested in receiving the vaccine. Trish Loughlin, Carter County Public Health Nurse, can be reached by calling (406) 775-6332. This week, she is busy giving a second dose of the vaccine to...
Carter County Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. inside Southeast Electric Cooperative. The meeting will also be virtual. An update on progress for the chamber’s new website will be given, as will an update on the Veterans Park project. New chamber bucks and the ‘Out Here We Care’ initiative will be discussed. To date, the chamber is planning on hosting four events in 2021: The community wide yard sale on June 1, a Fourth of July gathering and fireworks display, the Days of ‘85 Parade, and Festifa...
