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As of Tuesday, November 3, Montana reports a cumulative total of 35,159 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 909 new cases since yesterday, 12,770 active cases, and 21,990 people considered recovered. State officials also report that 1,384 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 389 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 399 Montana deaths attributed to the disease, including 3 deaths in Carter County. Carter County reported a total of twenty-nine active...
In first round action at the District 2C Volleyball Tournament in Glendive last weekend, CCHS defeated Terry in three sets, 25-22, 25-15 and 25-18. Ella Owen led CCHS with 3 of 9 aces, Codi Melton had 9 of 34 kills, Katie Tooke had 2 of 3 blocks, Kari Kittelmann had 21 of 71 digs and Heidi LaBree had 26 of 27 aces. Late Thursday night, the girls took on Circle in second-round action and lost in three sets, 23-25, 22-25 and 11-25. Kenzie Tooke led the way with a team high in...
The Carter County Bulldogs ended their football season in the first round of the playoffs at Park City last Saturday. Bulldog miscues on offense cost them in the first half. Twice receivers ran in the Panthers' secondary open but passes didn't connect. They also had a false start inside the ten yard line that effectively ended what was perhaps their best drive of the game. The Bulldogs ended the half with possession of the football, failing to score from a goal-to-go...
My last article tells of Mrs. Quam, and of the letters she and Ruth received while the four boys were in the service. Now I would like to give you readers more history and information on this family and as stated, seven children were born-- six boys and one girl. Ruth the daughter, wrote the Shifting Scenes article and has an article in the April 8, 1960 Ekalaka Eagle. I am going to use information from both. "Arthur, oldest son, was born in Deadwood and came to Montana as a...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, we all need to behave wisely. The word solace [or comfort] is found/described in Your Word, several times in chapters 10-12 of Ecclesiastes. It’s a word that’s meant to bring comfort and relief; sharing a few examples: Quoting from verse 1 of chapter 10: “Dead flies will cause even a bottle of perfume to stink! Yes, a small mistake can outweigh much wisdom and honor. Herein lies wisdom for dear ones, would they but listen, “It is a wonderful thing to be alive! If a person lives to...
With Covid restrictions in place, it is more important than ever this year to remember to honor Veteran's Day next Wednesday, I hope you will take time to honor all of the Veterans in your community. In our Big Timber, Montana community, we have an amazing World War II Veteran, whom I would like to give special honor this week, Virgil Gust. Ninety-nine year old Virgil Gust is the proprietor of Gust’s Department Store on McLeod Street in Big Timber, Montana. Every day Virgil climbs the steep steps to his office in the loft o...
Lois Lambert, age 69, of Ekalaka, died October 27, 2020, at Dahl Memorial Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with a variety of chronic illnesses with her husband and daughter at her side. No immediate services are planned, and a celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. Most of what follows is in Lois' own words. Lois was born in Boonville, Missouri, on December 5, 1950, the first child of Bill and Arlene Goetz Huff. The first snow of the season...
A private Celebration of Life for Machelle "Shelly" Grimes, 56, of Ekalaka, will be held at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka. Shelly was a huge advocate of social distancing and keeping the community safe. If you wish to view the service live, please go to Stevenson Funeral Home Facebook page on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1 p.m. Shelly passed away October 28, 2020 at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Machelle "Shelly" Lucille Grimes found God's heavenly light on October 28,...
Earlier this year, Carter County Museum called on community members to send in quilt block designs that would be used to create a community quilt. In September, Denise Elmore of Forty 5 Degrees North and Museum Director Sabre Moore quilted the top. Now, the quilt is finished and will become a part of the museum's collection. Quilter quotes "I think UNITY illustrates our museum community. Citizens of our county donating money, time and energy towards preserving our past and...
A whopping ninety-four percent of the 926 registered voters in Carter County cast ballots in the 2020 Federal General Election. That number is up substantially from a 78 percent voter turnout in 2018 and 84 percent in 2016. Precinct 3, which includes Hammond and Boyes, had the best percentage at 97.6. Even with a high voter turnout, election officials were able to have full, unofficial results prior to 10 p.m. on election night. Ballots were counted quickly as the county used...
