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I grew up on a sheep operation with around 1200 head of ewes. After leaving the area and going to school I started to learn more about the problems that livestock operations have with predation of their livestock. I found that my fellow students in the Animal Science and Wildlife Biology programs, who had a similar experience to me and had seen an established pack of livestock guardian dogs at work, saw far fewer problems with predation of their livestock than those that had seen ineffective guardian dogs or that had not...
Chadron State College recently announced the names of 332 students who qualified for the institution’s Fall 2020 Dean's List with at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. To qualify, students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor’s degree, and have no incomplete grades during the semester. Tanner McInerney of Alzada was listed to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Chadron State College. Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regio...
Individuals are invited to join “MontGuide Mondays,” a virtual discussion group, similar to a book club, during January and February 2021. The sessions’ hosts are Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, in addition to several other extension agents. Attendees read a MontGuide and take part in a virtual discussion from 10 to 11 a.m. via Webex. Participants can ask Goetting and the co-host county agents questions about the MontGuide or just listen and learn. Registration is required for MontGuide Monda...
A recent drop in county-wide COVID-19 positivity rate has led Dahl Memorial to change their visitation policy. The policy now allows family and friends who are over the age of 10 to visit at one of two different time slots. A letter from Dahl Memorial CEO explaining the policy follows: “At DMHA, the health and safety of our residents is of utmost importance. With the current drop in our county COVID-19 positivity rate, we are changing our visitation policy, to allow for family visitation, and expanding the visitation to frien...
The Gumbo Gophers 4-H club met on December 21 at the Alzada hall. Members present were Colyn Higgins, Zander Oliver, Keenan McInerney, Selah and Suri Johnston, Grace and Elizabeth Hall, Tylinn Thomas and Tanner Wright. Clancy Higgins was the only Cloverbud present. Leaders that attended the meeting were Crystal Higgins, Terri Raye Mclnerney and Thebea Thomas. The guests were Mckenzi Oliver, Breanna Ulmer, Julie Ridinger, Elise Wood and Staci Hall. Officers for the 2021 year were elected. They are: President, Colyn H.; Vice Pr...
According to the National Weather Service, the average temperature in Ekalaka for December of 2020 was 30 degrees. The mark is tied with December of 1999 for the fifth warmest average temperature ever recorded for the month. The warmest average December temperature in Ekalaka occurred in 1957 when it was 32.6 degrees. 1957, 1939 and 1979 are the only other years where the average December temperature in Ekalaka was warmer than it was 2020. No single day high temperature records were broken in December of 2020, even with that...
Southeast Electric encourages students and members to always be learning. Scholarship funds are always a good way to help with this goal. In the last ten years, Southeast has awarded over $50,000 worth of scholarships. The cooperative considers it an investment in its future. The following scholarships are open to students who are members or whose parents/guardians are members of Southeast Electric Cooperative. The Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship ($1000) is sponsored by Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc. and Bas...
First Baptist Church in Ekalaka has established the “Dennis Bishop Medical Hardship Fund” to assist Dennis and Trish Bishop and offer them some encouragement. The desire is to offset expenses and financial losses during Dennis’ long illness. Dennis recently developed Guillain-Barré syndrome after having been sick with COVID-19. His illness has been long already, and even though he has seen some small improvements, his care givers indicate that his recovery will be slow. Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare but serious autoimmune...
4 CCHS graduates Hannah and Heather LaBree were both named to the Fall 2020 President’s list at Dickinson State University. Students on the list have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a term GPA of 3.9 or above. Madison Hansen, a former student at Broadus, was also on the list. Three hundred twenty-one students, or 23.46 percent of eligible undergraduates, were on the Dean’s or President’s list following the fall 2020 semester. “We are delighted that nearly one out of four DSU students met an extremely high st...
Christmas Haiku Make three round snowballs Get a carrot, hat, and eyes Stack them high and tall Sneak down the chimney Presents go under the tree Try not to wake me The tree will be tall We will decorate it all Hope it will not fall By Roger Beach Christmas Time It is Christmas time It is time for joy and fun It is time for love We put up the lights We have a Merry Christmas We put up the tree We take down the tree It is almost the new year Christmas is over By Rylan Carroll Winter Winter is fun filled Snowflakes dancing in...
Sagebrush Service Club members announced the winners of their annual Christmas lighting contest this week. Last Monday, judges checked every house and business in town before selecting winners. Prizes were awarded to the top three residences and top businesses. Judges noted that the town looked quite festive and that it was great to see all of the lights and decorations. Mike and Alice Archer took first place, Adrian, Amaya and Amanda Coleman took second and Kitty Schmid took...
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would really like a hotdog and a new ball! I have been really good this year. I want to see your reindeer! Why can't I ride them? We have a puppy! Love, Ty Smith-3 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would really like a baby horsy! This year I have been nice! Love, Bekka Bruski-3 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would really like a cop car and a kitchen! This year I have been really nice. How do your elves make shoes? Do your elves eat vegetables? Love,...
My Christmas Wish list by Bristol Stieg This year I have been nice. I am 5 years old. How do you eat cucees? I am thankful for the elves and their work. Thank you for a bag. While I wait for you, I wil bee sleeping. Santa would you please bring me: -kichin set -kichin set food -An Osmo -smelee markers Oh, and could you please bring something nice for Justice? Thank you. My Christmas Wish list by Aiden Williams This year I have been nice. I am 5 years old. How do your reindeer fli? I am thankful for our clas elf named Elfee....
Dear Sant Claus, I hop you are doing good. I also hope Mrs. clos is. I live in a cabin. Ples mack your elf cum to it. Haw is Comet doing? I hop good. Will get par uf caudoy boots and I wod be carfl. My mom waks up esle, my dad sleps by the dor. I do not wont to ask much, but can you get my mom and dad a noo hetr. Not 2 just 1 and can I hav a leather kit with leather? Jenry W. Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am doing good. I hope you get good rest. Is Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Prancer, Vien, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Rudolph...
Dear Santa, I love Christmas very much. Thank you for the candy Can I please have a go cart? How are the reindeer? By Cai Jesperson Dear Santa, Christmas will different this year because I am moving. Thank you for what you got me last year. This year I want a bow or an automatic 22 with a scope. I think my sister Colby wants a hover board, but I don’t know what my sister Selby wants for Christmas. Don’t forget to feed the reindeer. Have a very merry Christmas. Sincerely, Will Mulder Dear Santa, I can’t wait until CHRIS...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine on Monday. The Moderna vaccine was granted an emergency use authorization by the United Stated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last Friday. DMHA began vaccinating healthcare personnel on Tuesday. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was created to prevent individuals from developing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. To obtain the best protection...
Dear Santa, Thank you. I need a fan for my room. I want a fox car. Thank You, Cooper Livingston Dear Santa, I would liik a huvr bord...and a skat bord. And a lite savr Masa Hammel Dear Santa, Ples can i go to the north pole? Can i ples get a bunny Thank You, Kimber Ross Dear Santa, I love you Santa. May I have 11 barbes. And Choklit please. Can I please have 8 lol dolls? Thank you, Leilynni Bennet Dear Santa, How many reindeer do you have? I wot a horse toy? Thank you, Rose Rost Dear Santa, I want a room with a Broko. How is...
Dahl Memorial is celebrating Twelve Days of Christmas with the Carter County community. The historical tradition of Twelve Days of Christmas, in fact, starts on Christmas Day and carries through January 6th. In light of this, Dahl Memorial is hosting a gift basket raffle to support the activities department for Dahl residents. There are four baskets up for grabs in Ekalaka, holiday spirits; displayed at Dawg House Pub, Spa Day; displayed at Hair Affair, Baker’s Paradise; displayed at Wagon Wheel Café and Coffee Lover; di...
Montana State University recently announced its undergraduate honor rolls for the 2020 fall semester. There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President’s and the Deans Honor Roll. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours to be on either list. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester were named to the President’s Honor Roll. 2019 CCHS graduate Caleb Fix and 2020 graduate Gracie Tooke made the dean’s list; 2020 CCHS graduate Wyatt Kittelmann was named to the President’s Honor Roll....
Ember Marie Erfman, daughter of proud parents Sam and Misty Erfman of Ekalaka, was born on December 2, 2020. The little one was born at 8:58 p.m. at Spearfish Monument Health weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 18 inches tall....
Dahl Memorial Hospital has received generous donations of $62,917.15 from Zoe Waldren, $5,000 from an anonymous family, $2,000 from Luther and Marlene Waterland, $500 from an anonymous donor, and $400 from the class of 2002 in memory of Lois Lambert and Shelly Grimes. To date the Dahl Memorial Endowment fund has reached over $184,000 with an additional $20,000 pledged over the next four years. Zoe Waldren was born in Baker, on May 20, 1926, to Arthur E. “Big Kid” and Gladys Speelmon Dague. She attended school in Ekalaka and g...
An angel tree for Dahl memorial residents is currently set up at the entrance to Carter County Courthouse. The tree was put up by staff members to help make Dahl residents' holiday a little bit brighter. Community members are invited to read through and find an angel of their choosing. Each angel has a list containing a few items that residents want or need. Wrapped gifts can then be returned to Vicky Knapp, Activities Director, or dropped off at Dahl. Gifts should be...
"I didn't know what I wanted it to be, but I didn't want it to be torn down," Sarina O'Connor told the Eagle on Tuesday. O'Connor was referring to the old stone building located at 102 Short Street in Ekalaka. On March 24, 1925 construction began on that stone building in Ekalaka. By July 8th of that same year, the first issue of The Ekalaka Eagle had emerged from it. The stone structure was built from local sandstone blocks by stone mason Nick Folak, with other materials...
In recent years Dahl Memorial staff have set up an angel tree near the hospital entrance for residents. Since the hospital is currently closed to visitors due to COVID-19, the angel tree will be set up at the entryway to Carter County Courthouse this year. Every Dahl resident has listed a few items they need/want on paper angels that are hanging on the tree. Those that wish can remove an angel from the tree and purchase the gift(s) listed on it. Gifts can be wrapped or taken to Vicky Knapp, Activities Director, to wrap and...
