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Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, some recipes are worth sharing! Here’s one for any time – even if this one doesn’t have salt! Author unknown, it’s called: HAPPY HOMEMAKER CAKE: “Mix two heaping measures of love with common purpose, sweetened with two full hearts. Sprinkle in a few little ones according to taste. For a rich color break in the yolks of two purses. Do not make it too rich as by doing so, it crumbles and separates easily and this is not what we want. Stir yolks in the batter thoroughly until it is...
Even with temperatures in the high nineties, a large crowd attended the youth and ranch rodeos at Ekalaka Track and Arena on Saturday. Full results from the day's events can be found below. Boys 7 & Under Key Hole Race 1) Cooper Caster 2) Dylan Buffington 3) Trey Holmes 4) Ryder C. Johnson 5) Tucker Buffington Barrel Race 1) Trey Holmes 2) Dylan Buffington 3) Clancy Higgins 4) Cooper Caster 5th 5) Magnus Martinsen 6) Liam Dahl Barrel Crawl 1) Trey Holmes 2nd 2) Dylan...
The Montana Water Court met a critical milestone this week with the issuance of the first final decree in the decades-long adjudication of water rights. The decree covers rights claimed by the United States on behalf of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The decree includes 12 water basins and is the first decree issued that addresses tribal reserved water rights outside of a negotiated compact. “This marks the start of the next step in Montana’s water rights process. We look forward to issuing additional fin...
Todd Anderson has been selected as the newest Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Enforcement Division captain, stationed in Miles City. According to FWP Enforcement Assistant Chief Ron Howell, "Todd brings a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to the position of warden captain, and will be a tremendous asset to all serving in his new role." Anderson has been with Montana FWP since 2002, but prior to that he served almost four years as a wildlife conservation officer with...
Often it is true that the dead become greater in death than they were in life. Such was not the case when our adopted dog, Marvin, died, and he became an international rock star on Facebook when within hours he received tributes from ranch vacation guests as far away as Germany, Norway, and Sweden. We adopted Marvin rather unwillingly when my Uncle Shorty Roberts died. Two years earlier, Shorty had asked me to take his constant companion, his Jack Russell terrier, Jackson, to be euthanized. It was time, so I had reluctantly...
Carol Louise Lambert, 79, left this earth to reunite with her beloved Norman, on July 5, 2021, their 63rd wedding anniversary. Born August 4, 1941, Carol was the third of five children born to Earl and Hazel (Camper) Drane. A ball of fire from birth, when she was a child she would tell people her name was Carolina Louisianna. She grew up and attended school in Broadus where she would later return after retiring from the family ranch. Norman and Carol were married July 5,...
Rachel Rost of Baker was named to Montclair State University’s Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Rost is a Music Therapy major. Rost was among almost 6,000 students named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Montclair State University is a research doctoral institution ranked in the top tier of national universities. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 11 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more...
Glenn Wash, age 83, of Broadus, MT, passed away at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT, on July 17, 2021. Glenn, the middle of five children, was born to Charles "Pod" and Florabel (Harkins) Wash in Ekalaka, MT June 21, 1938. He was raised on the family ranch in the Chalk Buttes area near Ekalaka. After two years of high school in Ekalaka, he completed two years of vocational automotive training in Glasgow, MT, graduating in 1956. After serving a standard term of...
Are you interested in helping the community? Do you have a kind, caring spirit in stressful situations? EMT classes will be starting soon, and Dahl Memorial wants you on our team! Classroom portions of the upcoming EMT class will be online and the hands-on portion will be in Ekalaka. There is also an opportunity for course reimbursement. Call Judy Wright at 406-853-4698 for more information on how you can help the community today....
Mark those calendars. Sports physicals for those entering fifth through twelfth grades will be held on July 28 and 29, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A $25 fee is due at time of service and can be payed with cash, a check or a credit card. Both girls’ and boys’ sports physicals will be taking place at the same time this year. MHSA Pre-Participation Physical Forms are avail-able online at www.ekalaka.net (Athletics/Athletic Forms/ Pre-Physical Exam Form) or in the front entrance at Dahl Memorial. Students must have the form fil...
The Baker Community Band, under the direction of Jill Whiteman, will be performing a concert at the Baker Lake amphitheater on Sunday, August 1, at 7 p.m. There will also be an ice cream social at the concert. Musical selections will feature a variety of patriotic, big band, and contemporary pieces. The band has been practicing twice a week and includes several Ekalaka musicians. All are invited to attend an evening of music and fun....
