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After a season cut short by a global pandemic and state closures of public events, the Montana High School Rodeo Championships closed the 2020 season in style in Baker Saturday. And they finished the multi-day event just in time to avoid a cloudburst that drenched Fallon County in the late afternoon Saturday. At stake were berths in the national prep competition in mid-July at Guthrie (Oklahoma). The week of rodeo started off Tuesday with cow cutting events at the nearby...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: DADS are special people No home should be without. For every family will agree. They’re “SO NICE TO HAVE ABOUT.” They are a happy mixture of a “Small Boy” and a “Man.” And they’re very necessary, In every “Family Plan.” Sometimes they’re most demanding, And stern, and firm and tough. But underneath they’re “soft as silk” And this is just a “bluff.” But in any kind of trouble, Dad reaches out his hand, And you can always count on him To help and understand. And while we do not praise DAD As often as...
Often, women are more concerned about taking care of others than taking care of themselves. I know I do – I do my best to make sure my daughter has clean clothes, food she’ll eat, things to do. Now that she’s a tween, she is pretty good at taking care of herself. But there always seems to be something or someone else to be concerned about. But, to properly care for others, we women must make ourselves our number one priority! If we fall ill or get hurt, who will take care of the house, the kids, our significant other, our w...
A new three-part television series exploring prehistoric life across the Western U.S. is airing on PBS this summer. "Prehistoric Road Trip" takes viewers on an epic adventure through dinosaur country to search for mysterious creatures and bizarre ecosystems that have shaped Earth as we know it. With Emily Graslie as host and guide, the series travels thousands of miles to visit some of the most active and dynamic fossil sites in the world. Revealing the amazing wonders...
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While this list does not include all possible symptoms of COVID-19, the most common symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, a new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Carter County continues to have ZERO positive cases of COVID-19. Since testing began in March, there have been 614 positive cases in...
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust continued its investment in and commitment to rural healthcare in the Pacific Northwest with a recent grant of $142,500 to Dahl Memorial Healthcare. The grant will help purchase equipment for the emergency room in the new facility. "We are immensely grateful to organizations like Dahl Memorial Healthcare that work to deliver top-quality healthcare to individuals and families living in rural communities throughout Montana and across the Pacific...
Since Dahl Memorial Healthcare was unable to hold an annual health fair this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital will be offering screening labs at a lower cost to the community throughout the entire year. The new program, Lab Check, will consist of four screening tests that are available to the public year-round. Lab Check is a service provided at a lower cost because the hospital does not use valuable resources required to submit claims to healthcare insurance companies or send paper statements, so payment will...
Black bears are among us in southeastern Montana, even if we don't often see them. Bears are constantly foraging for food, and it's not unusual for them to wander into residential areas where they may come in contact with humans. To raise awareness of black bears and their behaviors, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host an outdoor "Be Bear Aware" campfire-style talk on Monday, June 29 at Spotted Eagle Recreation Area from 6:30-8 p.m. The talk will be held at the teepee...
Governor Steve Bullock recently announced $8.7 million in federal grants will be distributed to education entities across the state to ramp up remote learning opportunities, technology infrastructure, and workforce training opportunities. “Our teachers and professors across the state have remained committed to providing Montana students with a high quality education during these challenging times and this funding will provide schools and educators with the resources they need to continue doing so this fall,” Governor Bullock...
As Father’s Day approaches, the rivers and creeks are running high and muddy, which makes all of us happy--except those planning a Father’s Day fishing trip. This summer of social distancing makes camping and fishing the ideal pastime, especially because the fly fisherman has been glamourized and romanticized almost as much as the Gary Cooper/Marlboro cowboy image. Movies like A River Runs Through It have made fly fishing a huge industry in our part of the country, and I am glad because it provides me with a lot of sum...
Due to the unforeseen circumstances of COVID-19, Ekalaka Public Library will not be hosting a regular summer reading program. The library is still encouraging children to read and challenge themselves over the summer by offering rewards for students who read a certain amount of minutes each week. Top reader awards for different age groups will also be given. The program will start on June 22 and end on July 31. All interested parents and children should stop at the library, or call 775-6336 or 975-6557 for more...
Carter County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Independence Day fireworks display is a go this year. Volunteer fire department members will be lighting off the display from the track and arena after dusk on July 4. In an effort to make donating easier, an account has been set up at Community 1st Federal Credit Union for monetary contributions to this year’s display. The chamber will not be holding any sort of festival or playing games on Main Street on July 4 due to coronavirus, but members look forward to the display and enc...
