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Hello, I’ve told you about my friend that is worse around the house than I? You know, the one that complained because none of the businesses were open on Sunday and he needed his solid oak doors sawed off because he had put in a new carpet and the doors drug on the floor. And since nothing was open, he was upset and sawed the doors off himself. Which would have been all right if he had a carpeted ceiling, because he sawed the top off. He does have a struggle. We were out for supper one night last week with some friends. S...
BOZEMAN – Just like ranchers across Montana, Montana State University student Caleb Bowey kept a watchful eye on heifers on a late February day, waiting for one to give birth. "Most of these are due tomorrow," said Bowey of the dozen pregnant cattle hanging around the front of the calving barn. "But you can only guess. When it happens, it happens." That's when Bowey and other MSU students jump into action, leading a heifer into the warmth of the barn, pulling a stuck calf out...
Johnny "Mike" McKay, 75, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2018, in Yuma, Arizona, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 22, 1942, in Big Timber, Montana, as the middle child to James and Goldie (Larson) McKay. Mike was raised and educated in Big Timber, graduating high school in 1960. He then married Joyce Loveseth and joined the United States Army. In 1965 after being honorably discharged they settled in Libby, Montana, to raise their two children, Lori and...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame (MCHF) is seeking nominations for the 2018 Hall of Fame induction round. Every year, the MCHF honors living and historical figures that have made notable contributions to Montana’s western heritage. “We invite people from across Montana to identify those in their communities who are most deserving of inclusion in the hall of fame,” said Bill Galt, board president. “Nominations are open and welcome from the public at large.” 2018 marks the eleventh year of honoring inductees. The Board of...
Four CCHS Bulldog basketball players made District 4-C all-conference teams this year. They were Heather LaBree, Hannah LaBree, Claire Callahan, and Mick O'Connor. Additionally, Heather LaBree was named to the Class C All-State Team. Following is a complete listing of both boys' and girls' all-conference teams. District 4C boys basketball all-conference team * Indicates all-state Brody Grebe, Melstone * Cobe Begger, Wibaux * Kale Gierke, Terry * Aaron Morast, Terry * Beni...
Jennifer Waterland snapped this photograph will moving cattle last Saturday in unpleasant conditions. So far this month, Ekalaka has received .84" of precipitation and 10.3" of snow. Meanwhile, some area producers in outer portions of the county have reported even more snowfall, making seasonal tasks such as moving cattle challenging....
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association’s Annual Health Fair Blood Draw is scheduled for April 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Carter County Events Center. The cost for the basic blood draw panel is $35, and if men want to have a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) checked it will cost an additional $25. Hemoglobin A1C (diabetes test) will be available again this year for $15. There is also a new lab available, Vitamin D3, which costs $30. As always, payment is due at time of service. Individuals participating shou...
Do you need help diagnosing a horticulture related issue or question? Are you trying to figure out what is wrong with your trees? Need help planning a garden or coming up with a landscape plan for your yard? Do you think that you have a plant disease or insect affecting your yard plants and trees? MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Toby Day will be conducting site visits on March 30 around Fallon and Carter counties, providing an opportunity to get expert opinions that will help get the growing season off to a good start....
In the February 23, 2018 issue of the Eagle, local winners of the Ag in Montana Schools drawing contest were announced. Of those, three were recently selected as statewide winners. McKinley Frye was selected as the statewide winner for first grade, Tegan Diede for fifth grade, and Kendall Kittelmann for sixth grade....
An Ekalaka area blood drive has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Carter County Events Center meeting room in Ekalaka. The drive will take place from 1:45 to 5:30 p.m. Persons may contact Darlene Carter Rose for an appointment at 775-6431, or log onto www.bloodhero.com and use sponsor code: Ekalaka. As always, walk-ins are also welcome. Donors who plan on attending are asked to bring a photo ID as well as their donor card with them. Free cholesterol testing is...
