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Many folks around town have labeled the 2017 Days of '85 one of the biggest in recent memory, along with the quasquicentennial celebration back in 2010. Several new additions to this year's festivities made the 2017 Fair and Rodeo one to remember. From a karaoke contest on Thursday night to the rodeo on Sunday, the Days of '85 was jam-packed with various events for everyone. Thursday the fairgrounds were busy, and the night was capped with karaoke at Dawg House Pub. Friday...
The 2017 Nies family reunion was recently held at Camp Needmore. Approximately 100 family members attended. The eldest family member attending was Harriet Speelmon (88) and the youngest was Rubee Goerndt (3 months)....
Saturday, August 12th was a perfect day for racing in Ekalaka. A total of 27 cars raced: 16 stock, 8 modified, and 3 pickups. Four locals were signed up to race, but after one had last-minute car issues, just three racers from Carter County were left: Shay Beyer, Doug Stieg, and Justin Stieg. All three racers had strong outings. After winning his heat, Beyer was just edged out by Evan Miller and placed second in Limited A Main. Justin Stieg also won his heat heading into Limit...
Wow! Did you see those pet paraders? Thirteen entries in two categories showed off their talent and colors at the 23rd Annual 2017 Pet Parade on Friday, August 11th. The three judges "earned their keep" with decisions...decisions. A three way tie (!) occurred for the judges' favorite overall choice! Lilly Schallenberger, Tate Wolff, and Colyn & Clancy Higgins all took home the honor. The rest of the results are as follows: "Feast or Famine" category: 1st) Colyn and Clancy...
Judy Wright and Pam Castleberry of the Carter County Clerk and Recorder's Office display a cake commemorating Carter County's 100th birthday. A celebration was held last Friday at the courthouse. Nearly 100 people visited the courthouse over the course of the afternoon and around 80 more enjoyed cake later in the evening at the fairgrounds....
Hello, We did it again. I mean we went to the Bike Rally in South Dakota. You may remember, years ago, when Shirley and I took the Honda Super 90 to the rally. We didn’t make it all the way. Shirley’s sweat pants got tangled up in the chain going down the hill to the Lost Bridge. Probably was just as well. And then one time we went through Sturgis on the way to a rodeo when we had the grand kids along. I think that was the time we were sitting at a light in Sturgis and a motorcycle pulled up alongside us. The motorcycle mam...
Several Carter County High School classes held reunions over the Days of '85 weekend in Ekalaka. Below are photographs from four of those reunions, including the class of 1967 who celebrated a milestone, having graduated from CCHS 50 years ago....
I had to do a lot of chores when I was a kid and teenager in Ekalaka. Despite that, my favorite thing to do was to explore the hills and forest behind and around our home. Sometimes I went with other boys from town and sometimes I even went alone. It was believed then, that at the age of ten a boy could have a .22 rifle, usually a single shot, and I had one at that age. I saved up my money until we could send away for it in the catalog, Sears, I guess. It was a Stevens as I recall. I usually took it with me. Gun safety was in...
We have been gone to Idaho to visit our daughter Arlene and family, so there no articles. I want to (must) share a couple of experiences that I had on the way to Twin Falls and my time there. On the journey there, we stopped in Idaho Falls, Idaho to take a break and to put drops in Phyl’s eyes. The restaurant is just off the interstate and we had eaten breakfast there a couple of times. We ordered and the waitress served our small order. She returned shortly to give more coffee and said to us “I see by your license plates tha...
A funeral for Pansey Mae Boysen age 80 of Isabel, SD was held July 30, 2017 at the Church of God in Isabel, SD. Burial followed in the Hillview Cemetery in Isabel under the direction of Oster Funeral Home of Mobridge, SD. Heaven gained a very special angel on July 25, 2017, when Pansey Mae Boysen, left this earth to spend eternity in her heavenly home. She passed away at Sanford Medical Center in Aberdeen, SD. Pansey was born in Dupree South Dakota, on February 12, 1937, to Po...
My husband had just edited my Bright Idea for August 11 and sent it to the Eagle when a flock of grackles descended on our front yard and began pecking. We knew it would be only minutes before they moved to our heavily fruited Harrelson apple tree. The apples aren’t ready to pick until late September, but already show red on a side, especially apples on top, exposed to more sun. They’re also the largest, especially if only single apples cling to a branch. These birds were on apples everywhere on the tree. Our small Fro...
Harold Monte Barnhart was called home to be with his wife on July 30th, 2017 at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing, at age 83. Harold was born on May 10th, 1934 to Elliott and Esther Barnhart at Epsie, Montana. He was the 3rd of 5 children. He was born and raised on the family ranch at Epsie. He graduated from Broadus High School in 1951. He proudly served our country with the United States Army. He went to Basic...
Connie Raye Volin Baertsch, 64, Rapid City, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home Monday, July 30, 2017. She was born August 14, 1952 to Charles "Toots" and Peggy (Meade) Volin in Belle Fourche, SD, and was granddaughter to Jean (Meade) Elmore. She lived her early years on the Volin homestead in South Dakota. She treasured her memories of her time on the ranch and the antics with her siblings. The family then moved to Rapid City in 1961. Connie attended St. Martins...
Bessie M. Akers went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2017. She was born in Plevna, Montana, to Amos & Cordia Lambert on February 17, 1920. She was a retired Civil Service employee, a member of Mt. View Alliance Church. Bessie was a caregiver for all of her sisters and loved helping others in need. Bessie honored the Lord in everything she did. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Akers; parents; Amos & Cordia Lambert; brothers: George Lambert, Lyle...
Last Friday, the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced the tenth class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. “Our volunteer trustees around Montana vote on nominations that come from the district in which they reside,” said Jeff Bolstad, MCHF & WHC President. “It gives the local communities a str...
Did you know that Medicare offers an annual wellness visit that is free for Medicare beneficiaries?!?! The annual visit includes updating or creating one’s personalized prevention plan, reviewing medical and family history, updating the list of current providers and prescriptions, detection of cognitive impairment, review of potential for depression and level of safety, a list of risk factors and treatment options, and a screening schedule for preventative services. Call Dahl Memorial Clinic today at 775-8738 to schedule a...
Judges had a difficult time picking winners upon conclusion of the 2017 Days of '85 Parade due to a large number of entries. The parade was one of the finest-and largest-of recent memory. County commissioners were this year's parade marshals, helping to commemorate 100 years of Carter County. Following is a full list of parade winners: Business/Farm/Ranch 1st - Dahl Memorial Healthcare 2nd - Walker Livestock 3rd - J & J Guide Service Class Reunion 1st - Class of 1967 2nd -...
Dahl Memorial resident Wes Marshall recently enjoyed a fishing trip with sons Matt and Daniel, daughter Kerri, friend Ross Phelps, and Dahl Memorial CNA Dylan Mulkey. The group went on a guided fly fishing trip on the Bighorn River last Wednesday, August 9th. Wes caught seven fish and brought four into the boat-mostly large brown trout, with one whitefish. Wonderful memories were created that day!...
