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It has been almost six months since I assumed office as your mayor. I started the year by taking a city government course online through MSU in Bozeman and, recently, went to a budgeting workshop in Miles City. Both were very interesting and informative. The council has had successful meetings, also learning about how city government, budgets, etc. work. The more we learn, the better we will be able to serve our community. I must thank Elston, Clayton and Kitty for keeping...
Last week, outgoing Senator Eric Moore offered in these pages “a factual perspective” on “the future of mining and Medicaid in Montana.” The picture he painted was grim, indeed: Unless the Republican-led legislature rushed in to quickly intervene, Montana’s mining industry would grind to a halt thanks to environmental extremists, while legions of lazy able-bodied welfare cheats would hijack our state’s health care system. The cause of this impending chaos? Two ballot initiatives that had generated sufficient validated signatu...
Hello, I started haying on June 2. That is a long time ago. But, thankfully, we had a few stretches where it was rainy and couldn’t hay, but the past couple weeks we’ve been going pretty steady. So when we had a chance to take an afternoon off and go help friends celebrate 50 years of marriage, we took off. Shirley said it was too wet to bale. I remember going to my folks’ 50th anniversary party. I marveled at how they could still dance! My gosh! 50 years of marriage and they could still dance! As Shirley and I are getti...
Claire Mae Brence was born to proud parents Greg and Brittani Brence on July 16. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Charlie and Gail Brence of Mill Iron. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Carla Jones of Billings....
We always had a carnival come to town, usually in the middle of the summer, during the early days in Ekalaka. Everyone looked forward to it and enjoyed themselves thoroughly when it came. Of course there were the carnival rides, I don't believe that we had tilt-a-whirls and things like that in Ekalaka, but we had the Ferris wheel and of course the merry-go-round. My experience with the merry-go-round came very early, at probably age 3. I wanted to go on and Mother put me on, only to have to rescue me when I cried. Later, I...
Those are the first words of a song from the movie “Cabaret,” starring Liza Minnelli. The song goes on to say, “Money makes the world go around.” I must have believed that. Never having any excess money, I bought two Powerball lottery tickets every week. I had selected numbers for tickets, based on Ekalaka’s zip code. I wanted to pave Ekalaka’s streets. I had not thought that problem through. I would need much more than the paving cost to cover maintenance and repair. And costs would go on and on. What is the town’s tota...
James Edward Stermitz of Gardiner, Montana died in his home in Cinnabar Basin on July 16, 2018 surrounded by his family on a beautiful Cinnabar summer night. He was 78 years old. His love for his family and friends and the poetry and message of the Bible gave him peace. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorayne; his children, Sharon (Llane) Carroll of Ekalaka, MT; Kara Stermitz of Livingston, MT; Rob (Stacy) Stermitz of Cinnabar Basin; and his 10 grandchildren: Nathan,...
Aaron Robert Scoles, 52 of Billings, Montana, passed away Thursday morning, June 28, 2018. Aaron was born in Baker, Montana on October 2, 1965, the son of Robert and Roselyn (Molstad) Mott. He was united in marriage to Michelle Marie LaJesse on July 20, 1991 in Billings, Montana. Aaron grew up in the Chalk Buttes of Ekalaka, Montana enjoying the simple yet exciting life of country living. He had more friends in high school than the average person due to his outstanding and fri...
For a limited time only, Montana Health Network is offering a free online Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course. In order to qualify for a registered apprenticeship, individuals must be 18 years of age and have, or be able to obtain, their high school diploma or equivalent. Students will learn basic entry-level nursing skills needed to work in a healthcare setting as a CNA, while gaining hands-on experience. Course curriculum includes: providing/assisting in client care; bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting; ambulation,...
Due to malfunctioning state equipment in Carter County, sentencing for Jed Larson has been moved to Fallon County Courthouse in Baker. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on July 24 at 2 p.m....
In conjunction with the 2018 Carter County Museum Dino Shindig, Montana State Parks will host a science and history gathering at Medicine Rocks State Park on Sunday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gathering will include: 10 a.m. - Franco Littlelight: “Song of the Dawn Priests: A History of the Crow People” 11 a.m. - Thomas Holtz: “The Geology of Medicine Rocks State Park” 11:30 a.m. - Amy Atwater: “Paleontology and the Mammals of the Fort Union Formation” Noon - Nature Hike with Park Ranger Tom Shoush This program wil...
CCHS football players Mick O'Connor, Max Larson and Caleb Fix all participated at the Leaders, Legends and Legacies Football Camp in Belgrade, MT last week. The players took part in three days of field drills, talks and speed and strength drills. Players from all over Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming attended the camp where they learned football and life skills from current and previous college and NFL players. As an added bonus this year, campers got a chance to tour...
A healthy group of youngsters tried their hand at the sport of rodeo last Saturday at Ekalaka Track and Arena's Youth Rodeo. Afterwards, parents and fans stuck around for a ranch rodeo. Top finishers from the youth rodeo are posted below. Ranch rodeo results will be released when they become available. Boys 7 and Under Mutton Bustin' 1) Ridge Murnion 2) Casyn Crawford 3) Gavin Reynolds Barrel Racing 1) Ridge Murnion 2) Corrik Laughery Keyhole Race 1) Ridge Murnion 2) Corrik...
