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One of my favorite things to do when I am visiting my rural schools during the holiday season is to ask the younger students to help me write instructions on how to cook a turkey. The following instructions were given by the two youngest students at Melville School. Nodin Selke in first grade gave the following cooking directions: Get a million pound turkey. Take the turkey out of the wrapper and put it in a pot. Put salt and pepper and garlic on it. Cook it in the oven for 50...
December 2, 2024 Thanksgiving week was a chilly one, and stayed below freezing at Capitol and on Tie Creek, but the sunshine was happy and bright. Erma Albert needed work on her glasses, so on Monday, Dick took her to the Hills to the eye doctor. They stopped to get groceries and already had a turkey in the freezer for Thanksgiving. The Senior Citizen Thanksgiving dinner was last week. Dick and Erma stayed home and feasted on Thanksgiving with turkey and dressing. On Sunday, they went to church at the Catholic church in...
Hello God, it's me, Mara: You know, Lord, a friend shared that she had read about slowing down time – and that so much has changed since the electric clock was invented in the 1840s! That was most interesting to watch or think about how we today keep time, no matter where we go or what we do, it seems like most folks, especial the younger ones, all know about smart watches, smart phones, and laptops. Chuckle chuckle! Seems like the entire pace of life seems faster now – eve...
Dear Editor: Some of your readers may not know that if you own a corporation, LLC, partnership, or other entity registered with the Secretary of State, you are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Requirement (BOIR) report with the IRS, ostensibly to prevent money laundering or other financial crimes: The report must be filed online by January 1, 2025. Penalties for late filing begin at $500 per day. Go to www.fincen.gov/boi for more information. Kathie Marks, Ekalaka...
At the end of November in Montana, there were 51 openings for special education teachers, and a report on the state's teacher shortage last year identified special education as one of the top three critical shortage areas in Montana. At the same time, many Montana children need and benefit from the services that special education teachers provide, according to Leslie Rogers, assistant professor in the Montana State University Department of Education and an expert in special...
Cutting your own Christmas Tree is a great way to create lasting memories with family and friends. The Custer Gallatin Forest is offering tree permits in a variety of ways this holiday season. Permits are good Forest-wide on the Custer Gallatin National Forest, except at cabins, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, wilderness, within 100 feet of main roads, streams, or wetlands, natural landmarks, timber sales and areas where trees have been planted for reforestation...
The holiday season in Ekalaka will shine bright this December, thanks to the return of the Christmas Lights Judging, sponsored by Sagebrush Service Club. Whether you're lighting up your home or business, now is the time to get creative and deck out your space for the festivities! The judging will take place on Thursday, December 19th, with lights to be turned on by 5:30 p.m. that evening. Everyone is encouraged to join in, adding to the town's festive atmosphere with...
All-State Tyler Loan, Fairview, Sr.; Deacon Gackle, Fairview, Sr.; Wyatt McPherson, Fairview, Sr.; Brody Bushnell, Fairview, Sr.; Keegan Skogas, Fairview, Sr.; Cooper Axtman, Scobey, Jr.; Brecken Maher, Scobey, Jr.; Reese Moon, Culbertson, Sr.; Bridger Salvevold, Culbertson, Sr.; Gavin Deen, Culbertson, Sr.; Mark Kirkaldie, Culbertson, Sr.; Conner Guldborg, Circle, Jr.; Breckyn White, Circle, Sr.; Ben Hagan, Plentywood, Sr.; Connor Rhodes, Forsyth, Sr. All-Conference First...
Muzzleloader heritage season opens on Saturday, Dec. 14, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 22. This season is for heritage muzzleloaders only; no other means of taking game, such as archery, is allowed. Note that some areas have elk shoulder seasons through Feb. 15, where firearms and archery equipment may be allowed. Hunters should also note that many of Montana's Block Management Areas (BMAs), even though they are open for upland bird or waterfowl through Jan. 1, are not...
The number of acres enrolled in Block Management, a hunting access program managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, has continued its gradual decline despite efforts to bolster landowner interest in the program. Hunters have been tracking revisions to Block Management, hopeful that changes to the landowner reimbursement payment structure authorized by the last two Montana Legislatures can reverse flagging participation in the program and help alleviate concerns about...
On November 25th, Ekalaka Public Schools teamed up with Hulett School, Crook County School District #1, and Alzada School to create an exciting learning opportunity for 7th and 8th grade students. The group traveled to the iconic Devils Tower, where students explored the natural beauty and historical significance of the landmark. This partnership between the schools highlights the power of collaboration and hands-on learning, offering students a unique opportunity to connect...
The Montana High School Association (MHSA) executive board made significant decisions regarding sports realignment at its regularly scheduled meeting recently, addressing football classifications and other sports changes for the upcoming seasons. Football Realignment One of the most notable actions was the approval of football realignments. Several schools will be moving between classifications to better fit their student-athlete numbers and competitive levels. According to a...
