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Numbers from one of the biggest yearly events in Ekalaka have started to come in. The 10th Annual Dino Shindig once again did not disappoint dino enthusiasts in attendance and provided a boost for local businesses prior to the upcoming Days of '85 Fair and Rodeo. On Thursday, twenty people attended the museum's Dark Sky Event at Medicine Rocks State Park. Friday saw 21 people attend the Dinosaur Ice Cream and Pathologies event and 75 at Camp Needmore for the Paleo Meet and...
Greg and Susan Tooke moved to Ekalaka in 1976. With a degree in veterinary medicine, Greg had always wanted to return home to set up a vet clinic. Susan was dubious but was in lust at the time, and would go anywhere as long as it was with Greg. They have been together 53 years! So with McLean, who was about 6 months, they moved to the old Nellie McLean house in Ekalaka. He did dog spays on the kitchen table and cat spays on the ironing board. All large animal work was done...
All-around winners from Ekalaka Track and Arena’s Youth Rodeo on July 16 were: Boys 7 & Under: Cooper Caster Boys 8-11: Trayden Taylor Boys 12-14: Tucker Turbiville Boys 15-18: Nathan Hoffman Girls 7 & Under: Addilynn Jackson Girls 8-11: Kenzlee Bail Girls 12-14: Brylee Caster Girls 15-18: Tycie Phalen...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, sometimes Charity does not involve money/cash. More or less, it helps if a person is in a giving mood to give many different things, maybe like clothes, blankets, even art, a stove, maybe even an automobile [we’ve even seen THAT happen - how special, right?]; or how about some stocks or bonds? Recently someone even gave some real estate [‘twas OUT of state, but we learned about it!] and then there is giving of our time. Probably the most important part of giving is being in the right...
When there is work to be done there is work to be done. The tasks that farmers and ranchers are faced with are pressing, time-sensitive, and rarely can be done from inside a climate-controlled room. Add in unpredictable weather and already challenging tasks can become difficult, not to mention unpleasant. Help beat the heat with these summer safety reminders. Water. Rest. Shade. Prevention is the key to reducing heat-related illnesses. While it is not always possible to avoid working during the period of most intense heat dur...
The Carter County Fair board and Alkali, Inc. are excited to see what the community comes up with for the fair’s pet parade this year. The theme is “How the West was won in Carter County.” Dress your pet and yourselves depicting your idea of how Carter County donated to settling the west. The event is scheduled for Friday, August 12 at 12 p.m. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. Prizes consist of first place ($50); second place ($30); third place ($20); best interview ($15) and audience’s choice ($15). All entries not rec...
The public is invited to attend the Carter County 4-H and FFA livestock market sale on Saturday, August 13, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The annual sale will take place at the fairgrounds show arena in Ekalaka. As always, buyers will have a choice in which processor to take their animal(s) to. The families of the youth selling their market animals will do their best to deliver the animals to the processor. The 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee asks that buyers consider processors in the...
The Gumbo Gophers 4-H club recently held their annual community barbecue and fundraiser for the Alzada Fire Department and their club. The 4-H Club wants to thank all those who attended and made the evening a successful event. A great meal was enjoyed by all. Fun games and a dunk tank were the highlight of the evening. They also had a silent auction. Individuals who were unable to attend that would like to donate to the Alzada Fire Department may send donations to Jeremy Richards at Hammond....
On Tuesday The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $25 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Through CIG, partners work to address our nation's water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations. The On-Farm Trials component of CIG supports widespread adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural...
The 4-H Fair is this week in our county. I hope all moms and dads remember there is a fine line between extremely supportive and downright crazy! Having been a 4-H mom, I can tell you it is much less stressful to be a 4-H grandma! 4-H and FFA Fairs are a huge success every year due to the hard work of the Extension staff, the FFA advisors, the kids, the parents, the grandparents, and a lot of supportive volunteers. I must admit that I enjoy the fair more now than I used to when my kids were in 4-H. As a 4-H'er, I loved the...
Ron was born in Ekalaka, MT on May 9, 1932. He passed away on July 20, 2022 in Dallas, TX due to a stroke, exacerbated by Alzheimer's. His life had a hardscrabble beginning, but his natural leadership qualities, sense of self-assurance, work ethic, and desire to experience new things helped create opportunities that led to a long and fulfilling life. Ron was the first child of Price Purdum and Myrtle Wilkoske Purdum. His sisters Carolyn and Sharon arrived soon after, while...
Funeral service for Lynn Householder, 93, of Ismay, MT, will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2022 at American Lutheran Church in Baker, MT. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. A military graveside service will follow at Bonnievale Cemetery. For those that are unable to attend, a livestream of the funeral service will be available ten minutes prior to the service starting. Lynn Henry Householder passed away on July 21, 2022 at the Friendshi...
