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Boys First team Shayden Cooke*, sr., Melstone; Mick O’Connor*, sr., CCHS; Keenan Murnion*, sr., Jordan; Bryce Grebe*, fr., Melstone; Jared Pardee*, jr., CCHS; Edward Murnion*, sr., Jordan. Second team Tayden Gee, sr., Broadus; Davon Meredith, sr., Melstone; Doug Murnion, sr., Jordan; Tyler Kombol, jr., Melstone; Chris Barac, sr., Terry; Marcus Mader, fr., Broadus; Preston Long, sr., Custer-Hysham; Beau Kuhbacher, sr., Broadus; Colten Miske, jr., Wibaux; Turner Tooke, so., CCHS. Girls First team Draya Wacker*, so., M...
The Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club recently presented Hendrickson Construction with a Friend-of-4-H appreciation gift for generously donating to the local club as well as other Carter County 4-H events. The club stated that the Hendricksons are "always willing to help in any way they can to promote the youth of our county. We Thank You!"...
Though it ended in a strange way, the Lady Bulldogs' trip to the state basketball tournament in Missoula last week started how one would imagine. The school held a pep rally for the team on Tuesday and townsfolk gathered on Main Street that evening to wish the Dogs good luck and to cheer as they left Ekalaka on the team bus. The Lady Bulldogs played at noon on Thursday. Both District 4C boys teams that were represented at state, the Melstone Broncs and the Jordan Mustangs,...
A virus is an infectious microscopic organism which invades a living organism, such as humans, animals, bacteria, and plants, and uses those host to replicate. There are a multitude of different viruses. Many viruses cause diseases in humans, such as influenza, the common cold, chicken pox, AIDS, and rabies. Fortunately, for many common viruses there are vaccines available that humans can get to prevent infections. However, there are not vaccines available for all viruses, especially new ones, like the one that causes the...
I would like to end my articles about the family of Joe and Marj Schallenberger this week - they brought back many memories to me and hopefully to you readers. I will share a few statistics and information on the family and then I would like to share some of my recollections of this couple. Marjorie Opal Powell was born 11-20-1916 in Ekalaka to James and Effie Oberlin Powell and had a brother, Harry and a sister, Maxine Lilletvedt. At an early age, Marj lost her father and her...
The Montana Department of Commerce recently announced that eleven regionally focused economic development centers have earned recertification and will receive funding to continue serving business needs across the state for an additional four years. Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) serving, Carter, Dawson, Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux Counties is thrilled to continue this partnership with the State of Montana to offer economic development services to the region. EPEDC is committed to providing the support...
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the world and country, the threat of the virus has made significant local impacts. Last Thursday, Montana Governor Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency. On Friday night the Montana High School Association (MHSA) announced that the remainder of all state basketball tournaments would be canceled, ending the Carter County High School Lady Bulldogs' season after a semi-final loss at the Class C Tournament in Missoula where several fans...
One junior high team and two high school teams traveled to Miles City to compete in the annual Academics Olympics meet recently. Gracie Tooke, Jared Pardee, Turner Tooke, and Sean Wolenetz placed eighth in the oral rounds. Rose Rychner, Mick O’Connor, Ryan Rychner, Darin Schallenberger and Jaden Pardee won 2 rounds and lost 2 rounds in the oral competition. CCHS students did well on the written test: Gracie Tooke place 6th for Seniors, Jared Pardee placed 2nd for Juniors, Ryan Rychner placed 4th for Juniors, Darin S...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, having just visited with a couple of near neighbors who are Moms of small kids, sharing some nighttime incidents, it brought back memories from long ago – but – things like ‘back then’ probably still transpire today. Back then when we were little kids, we’d go to bed and all would be hushed in our house, except for some normal night noises; one of which might awaken one of us from first sleep. Pusillanimously or nervously, we’d call out, “Mommy.” If there was no answer, we’d call...
In accordance with guidelines for social distancing related to COVID-19 and to protect the public as well as staff, Fish, Wildlife & Park strongly encourages hunters and anglers to make licensing purchases online at fwp.mt.gov. For those who need assistance with their purchase, please call the FWP licensing center at 406-444-2950 or your regional office in Miles City at 406-234-0900. FWP regional and headquarters offices remain open, but visitors will be required to follow protocol to reduce the risk of exposure to and...
On Tuesday, Governor Steve Bullock announced that small businesses across Montana impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the Small Business Administration. “We are monitoring the impacts of coronavirus in real time – both from a public health perspective and an economic health perspective,” Governor Bullock said. “Ensuring that small businesses in Montana have access to capital and resources that will allow them to weather temporary closures and bounce back from cr...
For those of you who are stuck at home self quarantining, I have a bit of reading material for you this week. This tale by Mark Silverstein, who ranches north of Big Timber, Montana came to my inbox with the following comment, "Your Dr. Seuss tribute poem (loved that Seussan Metcalf) inspired me to write a "Fairy Tale" of my own with similar subject matter." Thanks for submitting this fairy tale, Mark! It takes our mind off of Covid-19 for a few minutes! A FAIRY TALE --by Mark Silverstein Once upon a time, millions of...
Charles Edward Livingston II, 89, of Belle Fourche died March 10, 2020 at the Belle Estate in Belle Fourche. Charles was born June 22, 1930 at Camp Crook, SD to Charles Edward and Bessie (McFarland) Livingston. He started his education in Camp Crook, SD and continued till the 11th grade in Glendive, MT. Chuck married Agnes Richmond June 8, 1951 at Ekalaka, MT. To this union was born Tamara, Codra, Leonard and Chuck III. Agnes died August 24, 1981. After selling the ranch he...
Marilyn Kay (Tucker) Hutchinson, age 76, of Ekalaka passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City. Marilyn was born February 18, 1944 in Baker, Montana along with her twin brother Myron to Irene (Meisner) and Rolla Glenn Tucker. She grew up at Ekalaka where she attended schools, graduating from high school in 1962. After high school she attended college at Dickinson State University. While attending college she was set up on a blind date...
On Tuesday, Carter County Public Health released the following statement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time for social responsibility. We have to understand others in our circle are vulnerable, and we need to protect them. COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that causes a respiratory illness that is being transmitted across the world. The pandemic COVID-19 has created a massive influx of patients, which is leading to healthcare organizations overseas that are overwhelmed with patients, where healthcare...
Community members in Carter County may soon be receiving a survey form in their mailbox. This survey will be sent to a random sample of homes and will help Dahl Memorial Healthcare identify health services needed in the community. The information will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new programs and by community groups interested in addressing health issues. The Montana Office of Rural Health is assisting the hospital in an analysis of local community needs, use of local healthcare services and overall...
The Town of Ekalaka will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 1 at 5 p.m. for the purpose of obtaining comments regarding the Preliminary Engineering Report that was prepared for the water system. At the public hearing recommended improvements will be explained. The purpose and proposed area of the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding and any costs that may result for local citizens as a result of the project will be discussed. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to ask questions and...
