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Brandy Hansen of Ekalaka was recently named to the Dickinson State University President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher in order to be named to the President’s List at DSU. The university’s mission is to provide high-quality accessible programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support scholarly and creative activities, and to provide services relevant to the economy, health and quality of life for t...
Ekalaka Public Schools honored all student-athletes in grades 5th-12th for the 2023-2024 sports seasons at a program held May 17th. Following are awards for CCHS student-athletes. CCHS FOOTBALL Returning Lettermen Christian Ashbrook Ethan Frye Cole Rost Zander Ashbrook Preston Jensen Kaleb Frye Chace Loehding Eldon Morris Clay Rost Jace Pardee New Lettermen Ethan Mellon Roger Beach Rylan Carroll Max Williams Weston Strub Manager Travis Schallenberger Academic All State (GPA 3....
submitted by MFBF The Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference is set for June 10-12 in the historic cow town of Miles City. The summer conference provides an opportunity for the organization’s advisory committees to discuss current agricultural issues and concerns, and surface ideas for policy development. Events take place at the Custer County Events Center and the MCC Ag Advancement Center. “Members from across the state are excited to attend our annual summer committee meetings and foundation fund raiser. It’s been over...
4-30-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman, Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Rod Tauck. Public comment - Commissioner Castleberry attended the Eastern Montana Economic Development...
Take pride in the community and help clean it up. The town has organized a cleanup day for this Saturday, June 1st. Gather trash, tame the brush and make paths more walkable. Bring a team! Ask friends, co-workers, family members, clubs and athletic teams to help. Transfer site fees will be reduced throughout the day. Up to four tires can be taken for free (not including implement tires) and they cost only half price up to 6. Furniture and mattresses (1) can be taken to the dump for free and the first load of construction...
May 27, 2024 Alvin and Ryan Cordell, and Charlie Casteel, have been busy sorting cows, and moving them to summer pasture. Marlee went to an appointment in Spearfish, on Tuesday. Then, on Saturday, she went down to the wedding of her cousin, Kelly West’s, son. Paul O’Toole stopped in for a visit with Alvin. Paul has a hunting cabin in Camp Crook, and has been coming out this way for hunting for nearly fifty years. On Thursday, Alvin got thirty-five hundredths of rain, and then another three-tenths on Saturday. It had been ter...
School wrapped up this week, and I am proud to say I survived my first year of teaching Family Consumer Science at the high school level. Fortunately, all of my culinary students survived, and no one got cut, burned, or came down with a foodborne illness. In case anyone is wondering, I did not get fired, but I will be leaving the position in Debbie Hathaway's capable hands and returning to my County Superintendent position to embark on my 43rd year in education. What is wrong...
Hello God, it's me, Mara: You know, Lord, it's interesting to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather. A friend, a few hours south of here, wrote that she'd grabbed her favorite glass of Cranberry Iced tea, deciding to stretch out in their back yard, pretending to relax. She mentioned that she had a lounge chair - so spreadeagled there, soaking in the air, soft and sweet having her eyes closed. She mentioned that she laid there for several minutes, surround by the...
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to invite you and everyone reading this to get to know a little bit about Montana Farm Bureau Federation. We were established in 1919 to make the business of farming and ranching more profitable and Montana a better place to live. We continue working towards that goal everyday. We are an organization striving for greatness in everything agriculture related in these crazy times we are living in. We treasure all of our members and their thoughts and ideas, and this is where all our policies...
On May 4th, Kennedy Tooke graduated with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota. The graduation ceremony took place in Casper, Wyoming. Kennedy, the daughter of Kim and JO Tooke of Ekalaka, has shown exceptional dedication and perseverance throughout her academic journey. Her commitment to the field of occupational therapy has culminated in this prestigious degree, reflecting her passion for helping others and her desire to make a positive...
Bella Rae Jensen of Ekalaka was crowned Miss Southeast Montana Rodeo Teen 2024 at this year's Miles City Bucking Horse Sale on May 18th in Miles City. Jensen won the title at a May 11th pageant in Miles City. Two years ago, Jensen was crowned Miss Southeast Montana Rodeo Princess 2022 at the bucking horse sale. During this year's bucking horse, Jensen said she enjoyed carrying the flags during the grand entries each day, especially on Sunday when she was honored to carry the...
The Fallon-Carter Homemakers Spring Council meeting was attended by about 35 members and guests. The host club, Homemaker's Heritage, had decorated with items to follow their theme "It's an Upcycle World". The meeting was May 23 at Hope Baptist Church near Ridgway. Members and guests from the clubs in Carter County: Diligent Doers, Albion 400, Homemaker's Heritage and Puptown Pioneers and the club in Fallon County: the Willard Homemakers were invited to attend. The meeting...
submitted by SEEC Members of Southeast Electric Cooperative are encouraged to attend the 2024 Southeast Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, in the Southeast Electric Truck Shop. Registration begins at 4 p.m. Burgers & Brats will be served at 5 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Dean Jardee will entertain during the meal and share his talents during the meeting. Manager Tye Williams will update members on cooperati...
The new Food and Ag Development Center specialist with an emphasis on specialty crops is Hannah Wichmann. The Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation is enthusiastic to add Hannah onto the team to help add growth and development to the community. Her role will aim on providing support to specialty crop producers, local agriculture producers, and other value-added businesses in our region as they look to start, grow, and make valuable connections on their business...
Friday, May 24 - Saturday, May 25 2024 MHSA Class AA-C State Track & Field Meet Great Falls, MT Mens Results 110m Hurdles Meters 18. 12, Ethan Frye, 18.35 19. 12, Ryker Carroll, 18.38 300m Hurdles 19. 12 Ethan Frye, 44.62 PR 4x400 Relay 20. Zander Ashbrook, Ryker Carroll, Ronald Bruce, Ethan Mellon, 3:47.46 Discus 13. 10, Wyatt Melton, 128' 0 Javelin 12. 10, Wyatt Melton, 135' 6 Womens Results 100m Hurdles 19. 9, Jillian McGraw, 18.10 Shot Put 18. 11, Danica Shepherd, 29'...
A local veterans group led in a traditional observance at Beaver Lodge Cemetery on May 27th in honor of fallen service members for Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971....
Carter County voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the upcoming primary election on June 4th. With the election looming, the Eagle asked both republican candidates for Carter County Commissioner from District No. 3 the same four questions. Following are their answers. Challenger Dan Dinstel What do you see as the most pressing needs for infrastructure or capital projects in the county? I've spent time during this campaign speaking with taxpayers about their...
Emswiler Pool opened on Memorial Day, May 27th in Ekalaka this year. Last year the pool opened on June 16th; it opened on June 27th in 2022. Forty-two kids made their way to the pool on opening day to enjoy their start to summer-even though the temperature only hit a high of 66 degrees on Monday. At this point, it is still unknown whether or not the pool will be able to host swimming lessons this season. Following is information regarding Emswiler Pool for this summer. HOURS...
