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Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, spiritually significant men in our lives bless us in countless ways. First, is my father; because of his type of work, we were able to begin our day together at breakfast as he led in our family altar. We weren’t SENT to church; we went as a family. My father’s life bears testimony to You, Lord. Grandpa lived out of state, but the few times he came to visit, he told a little girl wonderful stories of heaven, streets of purest gold, many mansions, and of Grandma waiting up there for hi...
Pharmacist Michelle Mehling plans to open Dahl Memorial Healthcare Community Pharmacy on July 1. "It has been a two-year process," she told the Eagle on Tuesday. Ekalaka hasn't had a pharmacy since 2003. At that time, it was located in the basement below the clinic. The new pharmacy is right down the hall from the nurses station at Dahl. A window was recently installed there, between what used to be an office and what used to be known as the quiet room. That room will now...
Trent Michael Carey graduated June 1 from Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska. He received a degree in Cybersecurity. Trent is the son of Jon and Lynn Carey, Dickinson, North Dakota; and Shannon Yates, Cheyenne, Wyoming. His great-grandmother is Ann Yates and grandparents are Joe and Carole Carey, Ekalaka. Trent Carey and his wife Mindy live in Bellevue. He is employed in Omaha at First Data as a fraud strategist....
Fourteen super stock cars, three pickups and five modified cars raced at Ekalaka's bump-n-run at the airport on Saturday. A cool, rainy day resulted in a muddy track that needed no extra water on it to keep the dust down. The day featured two heats of super stock and one of modified, followed by the main races. The three pickups that raced did so in the stock heats. After winning his super stock and modified heats, Local Justin Stieg went on to win both main races. Organizers...
On Saturday, June 22, youths ages 9 and older who enjoy spending time outdoors can participate in a day devoted to developing outdoor skills and knowledge in a variety of hands-on activities. “BBs & Bows in the Badlands” will run from about 1-7 p.m. on Springhill Ranch southwest of Wibaux. The event is designed for families to enjoy a day of archery, BB guns, wildlife exploration, conservation and outdoor cooking. There is no cost; however, participants must register by Saturday, June 15 by calling or texting 406...
U.S. Air Force Airman Adam E. Beyers graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force....
Ekalaka Public Library is once again offering a summer reading program. All children ages three and up are invited to attend. This year’s theme is all about space. Two different age groups will meet on Tuesdays, starting June 18, and continuing on June 25, July 2 and July 9. Children ages three through seven will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. and children 8 and up will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. All preschool age children must be potty trained. Stories will be read, crafts will be made and snacks will be eaten. Parents who are i...
(Glendive, MT) – Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) invites you to explore the night skies at Makoshika State Park with special astronomy events on June 19 and 22. Did you know that more than 80% of Americans live where they can no longer see the Milky Way at night? Join John Ashley, on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00pm, as he presents Saving Our Stars: Documenting the Montana Night Sky. As a photographer and biologist, John has wandered around our state capturing the e...
Executive Director of Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation, Beth Epley, attended Governor Steve Bullock's signing of House Bill 52, an economic development priority piece of legislation which reauthorizes a set of tools that support business growth and entrepreneurship. Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) serves Carter, Dawson, Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux County by providing local economic development and business assistance in the eastern...
HELENA, Mont -- The Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program is soliciting public comment on proposed uses of the Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Stewardship Fund to benefit sage grouse and conserve important sage grouse habitats. MSGOT requests public scoping comments on six proposals. The Nature Conservancy submitted an application to enter into a permanent conservation easement with the Willow Basin Ranch to conserve 3,997 acres of core sage grouse habitat in Beaverhead County near Dell. The Montana Land Reliance...
The 134th Annual Convention of the Montana Newspaper Association was held June 7 & 8 in Big Sky, Montana. Association members chose Kellyn Brown of the Flathead Beacon as the 2019-2020 President. Erin Leonard of the Madisonian was elected 1st Vice President. Chad Knudsen, from the Glendive Ranger Review was elected 2nd Vice President, and George Hoffman of the Belgrade News was elected 3rd Vice President. At the Montana Newspaper Advertising Service annual meeting, Jeff Martinsen, Choteau Acantha, was elected President and...
The Benson Family Singers are a family music group from Faribault, Minnesota. Peter and Rachelle, along with their four sons, David, Aaron, Luke, and Paul have a unique ministry consisting of barbershop, bluegrass and gospel music. They specialize in tight, a cappella harmonies and also play a variety of instruments including guitar, banjo, bass, violin and mandolin. Together, they have performed for many shows, festivals, fairs, churches and private events throughout the...
This article is not about marijuana, often called “grass”, no, it’s about ground covers. Town property owners are required to maintain their lawns with grass mowed to acceptable levels. And most try to do that, mowing between rains sometimes. We have more weeds than grass in some areas, but at least it’s green. But how long have residents been mowing properties, didn’t they have animals grazing close to cabins? Was it only in town people were required to clear areas or keep ground cover short? And what were those native gr...
Hello, I suppose you’ve learned over the years that I like kids and horses. I grew up in a family that liked kids and horses. We would trim horses up and go to the races in Kenmare, or the Fourth of July parade in Berthold. We went to play days in Stanley or Blaisdell. You learned to saddle up and check cows after school and to leave a horse tied up during calving. You learned that you had chores to do in the morning and in the evening. And you had chores to do tomorrow. And the next day. And the day after that. You l...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection with West Nile Virus (WNV). In Montana, WNV season usually begins in July and ends in October, as this is when the mosquitoes that transmit WNV emerge. The best way to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. While mosquitoes found in Montana are unable to transmit diseases like Zika virus, they do spread WNV. The virus can also infect horses and birds, with birds serv...
Houghton "H.B." Burch, 99, of Belle Fourche passed away June 8, 2019 at the Ft. Meade VA Hospice in Sturgis, SD. H.B. was born September 3, 1919 in Ridgeway, MT to Robert and Aleta (McDaniel) Burch. He completed 8th grade at a country school in Ridgeway. He served in the United States Army during WWII. H.B. married Edna "Eddie" Jackson February 3, 1945 at Yuba City, CA. He brought Eddie back to the Tri-State area where he ranched until 1980. They retired to Safford, AZ where...
