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Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, sitting by the window full of sunshine with the address and birthday book open, one can’t help but remember, that You are in command with both life and death. So – as time has passed, it is time to change a few lines in these books, so with pencil in hand, we give Retirement Center addresses to a couple dear friends and an Auntie, now all in their declining years. Our mobile society sees Church family and our own family moving, one place or another, all due to lay-offs or job chang...
As of Tuesday, August 25, Montana reports a cumulative total of 6,624 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 136 new cases since yesterday, 1,636 active cases, and 97 deaths from the disease. State officials also report that 394 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 119 patients currently hospitalized, and 4,891 patients considered recovered....
The Board of Carter County Commissioners in regular session and in consultation with Sheriff Neil Kittelmann recently determined to enter into stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at midnight on Friday, August 28. Stage 1 fire restrictions help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires during periods of high to extreme danger. Conditions in the county and surrounding areas indicate there is a necessity in implementing these precautions. PROHIBITIONS: 1....
Tom and Kathy (Major) Stieg were married May 29,1970, at the Congregational Church in Ekalaka. To celebrate 50 years of marriage, an outdoor open house was hosted by their family on August 7 at the property of the same church in which they were married (now the Ekalaka Bible Church). The party was delayed because the couple's actual anniversary fell amidst the thick of the pandemic. Many family members and friends joined them for the afternoon....
Today I read two articles from the online magazine “The Conversation” on boredom. The pandemic of 2020 has certainly made the emotion of boredom a much greater possibility. I contend that my childhood in Carter County allowed me to adapt to any vicissitudes of boredom. I learned to work with boredom and not against it. This was perhaps one skill which has stayed with me over the years, and is unquestionably an asset now. Today in the 21st Century, boredom has been found to be helpful by psychologists in that it enc...
Following is just a few of the new books Ekalaka Public Library has recently received. “American Princess” by Stephanie Thornton: Alice may be the president's daughter, but she's nobody's darling. As bold as her signature color Alice Blue, the gum-chewing, cigarette-smoking, poker-playing First Daughter discovers that the only way for a woman to stand out in Washington is to make waves—oceans of them. With the canny sophistication of the savviest politician on the Hill, Alice uses her celebrity to her advantage, testi...
I am not sure if I have ever seen more floaters on the rivers of Montana this summer. I believe Covid has made camping and fishing the 2020 thing to do. Floating the Yellowstone River is always a fun family outing, but the river demands respect as every year it claims lives. This is a tale of a floating incident that had a happy ending, but it underscores how quickly river accidents can happen. Remember, it is cool to wear your life jacket even when the river is low and slow like it is now. Even if it is not cool, I always...
Vernon Edward Turk, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 after a full life and a long battle with Alzheimer's. Vernon was born June 18, 1944 as the third child to Vince and Ann (Broesder) Turk in Conrad, MT. Vernon is survived by his current wife Connie Rominger Turk, sister Shirley Turk Gerhardt and preceded in death by his parents, brother Henry Turk, first wife, Carla (Morgan) Turk. He was a devoted father of three children: Corinna Turk (Shawn) Damm of Billings MT,...
Aaron Waala of Gurnee, IL passed quietly into Jesus' anns from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Monday morning, August 10, 2020 in his home. Aaron was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 27, 1991. Aaron and his family, enjoyed many activities together and traveled to Japan, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and a Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland, Universal Studios and SeaWorld San Diego. The family enjoys making memories together. A relationship with Jesus was important to Aaron. He...
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing so many parts of life in Montana this year – hunter and bowhunter education is no different. In response to social distancing requirements and restrictions on group gatherings, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is turning to online courses for all students this year only. The online courses and mandatory field days have been available to adults for a tuition fee of $25 for hunter education and $30 for bowhunter education. The in-person courses have always been, and will remain, free. However, si...
Shortly after last week’s paper was printed, several changes were made to the Carter County Bulldogs’ fall sports schedule. The football schedule was revamped after St. Labre, Lodge Grass and Lame Deer opted out and will not play football this season due to COVID-19 concerns. With three teams out, the entire Eastern C Division has seen several changes in scheduling. The Bulldogs will now travel to Fairview this Friday for a conference game against the defending state champion Warriors. Additionally, two JV games have bee...
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Sagebrush Service Club has been informed that they will not be able to hold their Annual Holiday Bazaar this year in the high school. The facility is currently only in use for school activities. The club is hopeful they will be able to hold the bazaar next year....
Summit National Bank is inviting the public to wish Michael J. Quade congratulations on retirement. Quade has spent more than 44 years in banking and plans to start transitioning into retirement on September 15. He will be scaling back hours at the bank significantly while remaining present to aid in training new lender Caleb Duvall. Duvall is a recent graduate of North Dakota State University and is excited about the opportunity to help people in the community. Quade started...
