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Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, while living through this special Memorial season this week, it is a season that we hold dear to our hearts, pondering on the precious memories of those who have departed. If our heart aches, it is more for us than for them. With each heartache, each memory, we may tell ourselves with determination, that this is the last, that here is the logical point for the past to grow quiet. But – no known logic works on the worst of facts, when we think about the death of someone we have lov...
There was no awards program to honor Ekalaka Public Schools athletes from grades 5-12 for the 2019-2020 sports season. But last week, the school sent the Eagle a listing of participants and award recipients. Junior high volleyball participants this year were: Sarah Enos, Sadie Poppema, April DeFord, Nasya O'Connor, Ella Strangford, Adlen Larson-Byrne, Corlan Laughery, Bella Jensen, Nicole O'Connell, Kendra Tooke, Tegan Diede, Shaun-tey Kerr, Barbara Rose Elmore, Patricia...
There continue to be low positive case numbers of COVID-19 in Montana and zero in Carter County. As of Tuesday, there has not been a new case of COVID-19 in Montana for six days! The total positive cases in Montana is 479. On May 20th, Governor Bullock issued the directive outlining Phase 2 of re-opening Montana. Phase 2 begins on June 1st. Even though the directive allows for people to gather in groups of fifty, social distancing is still recommended whenever possible, even...
Oops...they’ve done it again….On Tuesday, April 21, the Montana Public Service Commission reversed their decision of March 16 in favor of NorthWestern Energy, again. At that meeting the commission told NWE they would have to provide more details about their acquisition of an additional 25% of Colstrip Unit 4 for $1. The PSC told the utility there were too many unanswered questions by concerned citizens and the Montana Consumer Council before they would approve. (Talon Energy of Pennsylvania wants half of the 25%, so NWE has...
Since 1956, the month of May has been recognized as National Bike Month and that continues this year as cycling is considered a healthy option to stay active. More people, especially children, have been seen riding around Ekalaka in 2020. One reason is that students have been home for several weeks amid the current pandemic and school closures. As warmer weather approaches, bicycling is a great excuse for kids to get some fresh air and exercise, but it is also important to stay safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Earlier this spring, students from across Montana submitted entries to the 2020 Montana 'Ag in Color' design contest. The annual contest is hosted by the Montana Farm Bureau Federation. Normally, the winners of the contest earn a fun day in Helena to be honored, to spend the day with state dignitaries and to celebrate Montana agriculture. This year, that event couldn't happen. Kimber Ross of Ekalaka was this year's statewide kindergarten drawing contest winner. Her teacher thi...
HELENA — Last month, Montana Free Press added a roundup of pertinent information for primary voters to its 2020 election guide. In the weeks since, a pair of legal cases have necessitated some updates. Here’s what’s happened so far. On May 1, five tribal governments and two Native voting rights organizations filed a motion in Yellowstone County District Court seeking a temporary injunction against Montana’s Ballot Interference Prevention Act. BIPA, which was approved by Montana voters on the 2018 ballot, established a stric...
Last week, Governor Steve Bullock announced Montana’s unemployment rate was at 11.3 percent in April due to impacts created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Montana unemployment rate remains below the national rate of 14.7% in April. “Montana took early and aggressive action to combat the virus and save lives, allowing us to be one of the first states in the nation prepared to reopen,” Governor Bullock said. “While we are not immune to the significant economic challenges facing the nation, we are working every day to safely...
In honor of National Beef Month, I have decided to rerun a branding etiquette column since I have had numerous requests to repeat it. One of the nicest compliments I have received is when readers have told me they have this column posted on their refrigerator or they have shared it with some of their branding crew. Sadly, as the population has become more removed from agriculture, there are many misconceptions about branding. Rather than being a gathering of neighbors to work together to get a big job done, it is often...
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for grants until June 22, 2020, to fund Montana projects that could stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) generally fund pilot projects, field demonstrations and on-farm conservation research. Tom Watson, NRCS state conservationist for Montana, said $225,000 is available for the state-component CIG this year. He said applicants can request up to $75,000 f...
Yvonne Adair Kortum, the fourth of nine children, was born February 24, 1945 to Bud and Edith Kortum. Her short but brave fight with cancer ended with her family and loyal dog, Spud, by her side in Melstone on May 22, 2020. Yvonne spent her childhood roaming the Chalk Buttes and graduated from Carter County High School in 1963. She married Homer Meade in September of 1963. In this marriage, Yvonne shared two sons, Buddy Flynn and Billy Ray. Yvonne, Homer, and the boys spent...
On Monday, May 25, 2020, Great Falls resident Gary David Elmore passed away at the age of 81 after a long life spent working as an Automotive Mechanic in all the top shops throughout Great Falls. For many years he was employed at Don’s Auto. His last job was spent working at Auto Master. Born in Ekalaka, MT, to parents Max and Ramona Elmore on December 13, 1938, the family later moved to Great Falls where Gary graduated from Great Falls High School. He enlisted with the Air National Guard and proudly served for six years. I...
Ekalaka’s annual community wide garage sale, usually held on the first weekend in June, has been called off by Carter County Chamber of Commerce officials. Chamber members who attended a regular meeting earlier this month discussed options for holding the event. The sale is traditionally held each year, rain or shine, but the pandemic created a new and unexpected factor. After requesting and receiving guidelines from public health officials for holding the event, a motion was made, and vote passed, to hold off on the c...
Take pride in the community and help clean it up. The town is organizing a spring cleanup day for Saturday, June 6. Gather trash, tame the brush and make paths more walkable. Bring a team! Ask friends, co-workers, family members, clubs and athletic teams to help. Transfer site fees will be reduced throughout the day. Up to four tires can be taken for free (not including implement tires) and they cost only half price up to 10. Furniture and mattresses can be taken to the dump for free and the first load of construction...
