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Carter County High outscored St. Labre 38-0 in the first half and went on to win 38-16 at home last Friday night in Ekalaka. The win improved the Bulldogs record to 4-1 in their conference and 5-2 overall. The two senior men who play for CCHS helped give the Dogs their large, early lead and then cheered on their younger teammates from the sideline for most of the second half. The game was senior night for the two, and they will likely remember it as not only did the Dogs get t...
The CCHS Lady Bulldogs had a busy few days, playing in the Willa Nies Memorial Tournament on Saturday and in non-conference games against Buffalo, South Dakota on Monday. CCHS coaches elected to split their team into two squads for the tourney on Saturday. Jordan defeated Ekalaka 1 in two sets, 25-17 and 25-19 in the first game of the tournament. Ekalaka 2 took down Terry in two sets in the second match. Custer/Hysham beat Jordan in the third. Broadus narrowly defeated...
Private Annette Lovec graduated from basic combat training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on September 26. Her mother, Melissa Lovec, and sister, Holland Lovec, traveled to attend the short ceremony held at 9 a.m. that morning. Lovec will now stay at Fort Leonard Wood where she will complete her advanced individual training to become a horizontal construction engineer (military occupational specialty 12N). These soldiers use bulldozers and other heavy equipment to help...
Congressman Greg Gianforte met with county commissioners and other local officials in Ekalaka on October 3. Gianforte learned more about some of the issues facing Carter County, including progress on Dahl Memorial Healthcare's new hospital facility as well as access to critical care. Gianforte described his efforts to preserve and expand rural access to health care, including promoting telemedicine and other measures....
The Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club met October 4th at B&J’s in Alzada to decorate their hay bale and have their first meeting. Thanks to Bill Walker for the bales and B&J’s for letting us display them there. The slogans were “Power Up, Join 4-H” and “Superheroes in Training.” After decorating the bales, members and leaders enjoyed supper at B&J’s before the meeting. Last year’s president, Keenan McInerney called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by naming your favorite superhero. 4-H week, Achievement Day, a Halloween par...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: Fall is fast approaching us; we feel it in the air. Its signs are all around us, too, we see them everywhere! Leaves are turning to orange and gold, they’re such a lovely sight. They don’t stay long as orange and gold, they change fast overnight. Autumn has many clear crisp days, bright colored foliage, too. We’re ‘game’ to tackle outdoor jobs, it’s something we all do. Before the Winter settles in, we’ll work and spread good cheer, with willingness we’ll work ‘til we’re done, we do that every year...
My father, a Carter County rancher, would be anxious each November when he would sell his calves, about 100 miles away to the livestock ring in South Dakota. A good price would allow for another year of operation. In my research I came across a spreadsheet from the USDA Economic Research Service with hog and beef market data back to 1970. I decided to check each presidential term for the percentages that the ranch, wholesale and retail get from the total retail value of beef. I tried to use the third year of each presidency...
Funeral services for Alvin Cook, 93 of Rogers, MN, will take place at a later date. Alvin passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka. Alvin Leo Cook was born June 7, 1926 in Maple Grove, MN to Ed and Dora (Schaefer) Cook. Alvin grew up on the family dairy farm and attended country school. He continued to work on the family farm for several years before enlisting in the United State Navy. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII, specifica...
Hello, We were lucky. Real lucky. I’m sure you have seen the stories and pictures of last week's snow storm in North Dakota. For an October storm, it was a doozy. Up to two or three feet of snow and strong winds. But we missed it here in the west. I guess by about fifty miles. Two days before the storm, we decided to bring cows home from a pasture we had rented over in Kidder county. A hundred and sixty miles east of here. I know, I know, you say I must be crazy. Don’t tell me. Shirley has made that abundantly clear. Thanks t...
Antone Lee Kostelecky (Tony) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Oct 5, 2019 after an 11 week struggle in the Salt Lake City University Hospital, trying to come back from a massive heart attack that he had on July 22. Tony was born In Billings July 3rd1971 to Marian Stewart Watt and Duane Kostelecky. Tony went to kindergarten in Ekalaka, 1st grade in Miles City, 2-6 grades in White Sulphur Springs, and finished his Jr. High through high school years in Manhattan,...
Wesley Dale Marshall, DVM, 85, died Friday October 11th, 2019 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka, following a lengthy illness. Wes leaves his wife of 62 years, JoAn (Carey) Marshall; his daughter, Kerri and her husband Andrew; his son, Daniel and wife Aida , and his son Matt and wife Sara; two grandchildren Michelle and John, and a multitude of close friends including liberal and conservative firebrands in Montana and California! Born in Riverside, California, the son of...
Marilyn Allerdings, age 79, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Silha Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Silha Funeral Home with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal will be held in Sunnyside Cemetery in Trotters, North Dakota. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been...
Ekalaka Public Schools will hold child find developmental screening on Tuesday, October 22nd from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in the Ekalaka Elementary gym. This free developmental screening is designed for children ages 0-5. Children aged 3-5 years will be screened in the following areas: Concepts/Thinking, Motor Skills, Speech/Language Development and Hearing. Children under 3 will be screened by Developmental Educational Assistance Program staff. Parents should call 406-775-8765 to schedule an appointment....
Ekalaka Community Choir members will begin practicing for upcoming performances on Tuesday, October 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Practices will take place at St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Ekalaka. The choir, under the direction of Ekalaka Public Schools Music Teacher Nate Louisignau, is still seeking members. Members can be anyone from the community, including high school students....
Ready to start exercising inside? The Bulldog Fitness Center is ready and waiting. Anyone who is not currently a member and is interested in becoming one can stop at the high school office, sign a liability form and acquire a key fob. It’s that easy! A $5 refundable fee will be charged for the key. There is no charge to utilize the walking path at the center and seniors citizens who are 65 or older are permitted to walk from 11:30 a.m. to noon, before the center opens to everyone else. The Bulldog Fitness Center at Ekalaka E...
The parking lot of St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Ekalaka will be a great stop for young trick-or-treaters when Halloween arrives this year. The annual ‘Trick or Trunk’ event will feature vehicles decorated for the occasion by rural hosts, allowing children to do a great deal of trick-or-treating in a single location. The event will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. Everyone is invited to stop by and enjoy the decorations and treats. For more information, contact Kim Tooke at 406-775-6580....
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Montana State University are hosting a Farm Bill meeting on October 29, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Thee Garage meeting room located at 19 W. Montana Avenue in Baker. The meeting is free and open to the public. Meeting attendees will learn about FSA’s Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs authorized by the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. Learning more about ARC and PLC is important for producers who must make a decision about ARC or PLC election and enrollment o...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host four open houses next week in Region 7 communities to discuss a six-year pronghorn population and movement study. Open houses are slated for Monday, Oct. 21 in Ekalaka, Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Broadus and Forsyth, and Wednesday, Oct. 23 in Jordan. All are scheduled for 7 p.m. The purpose of this statewide pronghorn study will be to learn more about factors influencing survival, seasonal habitat use, movements and migration routes. In Region 7, research will focus on two study areas:...
Kylan Klauzer, a Carter County native who attended school in Baker, will speak at this year's Positive Choices Youth Conference on October 29th and 30th. Klauzer was born and raised in southeastern Montana. He graduated from Baker High School in 2002 and went on to attend Dickinson State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree and eventually a Master's Degree in Public Administrations. Klauzer has been employed as a law enforcement officer for fourteen years. Curren...
