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  • CCHS starts season 0-2

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    The CCHS Bulldog varsity boys’ basketball team also kicked off their season last weekend, falling to non-conference opponents Melstone and Savage. The ‘Dogs were outscored by the Melstone Broncs by 18 points in the first half on Friday, and went on to lose by 42. The Bulldogs are a young team this year with two seniors on the roster, only one of whom, Avory Matthews, was able to suit up over the weekend. Melstone senior Bryce Grebe led all scorers with 19 points in the game; freshman Wyatt Melton led CCHS with 14. CCHS 6 14...

  • Check station traffic down slightly final weekend despite fairer weather

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    MILES CITY – The weather was a bit milder for the final weekend of the general hunting season, but hunter traffic was still down a bit at check stations on Sunday in southeast Montana. Hysham check station The number of hunters passing through the Hysham check station was below what is typical for the closing weekend of the general deer and elk season. A total of 61 parties (average = 70) and 98 hunters (average = 138) were contacted by FWP staff. Although the hunter numbers were slightly down, the harvest rate was 11 p...

  • Lady 'Dogs pick up early season wins

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    The CCHS Lady Bulldogs started their season last weekend with non-conference games versus Melstone and Savage on consecutive days at Sacred Heart school in Miles City. The girls beat Melstone on Friday, 49-40, and followed that with another win, 52-28, against Savage on Saturday. Six Lady Bulldog players scored in Friday’s contest versus Melstone; three of those players finished the game in double figures. Nasya O’Connor led the team in points with 15. Heidi LaBree had 12 points and led the team in rebounds with 10, assists w...

  • Carter County Public Health Corner

    Carter County Public Health|Updated Dec 8, 2022

    Positive Influenza cases have arrived in Carter County | It’s not too late to get the flu vaccine. High Dose and Regular flu vaccines are available. Call to schedule an appointment or with questions, (406) 775-6332. Radar item for parents of school aged kiddos | Smiles Across Montana will be returning to Ekalaka in January. This preventative oral care opportunity is open to all school aged children whether attending home school, country school, or Ekalaka Elementary. Keep watch for more details to come. Check us out also o...

  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    2-30-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Vice Chairman; and Mike Watkins, member was present. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. The Commission approved claims in the amount of $274,973.95 and payroll in the amount of $255,039.99. Clerk and Recorder Pam...

  • Memories

    Loyd Townsend|Updated Dec 8, 2022

    My last article about "Mister Rowley" started at his birth, followed by his education and teaching positions. In 1925 he learned of an opening of the principalship of the schools in Ekalaka, Montana - he applied and was accepted. From "Shifting Scenes Vol. II:" "The Ekalaka Grade School was located just south of the Carter County High School which in 1925 was in the building now occupied by the Farmers' Union. The grade school was a two story frame building with two...

  • Conversations with God

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know Lord, sometimes when one gives a gift, one gets ‘something’ back. We recall a paper rose given to a dear Aunty quite a long time ago. No matter when or what was given to her, she always sent/gave a ‘thank you’ note; occasionally mentioning Galatians 5:13, emphasizing the latter part of the verse “…but through love, serve one another[1].” Aunty knew the word ‘serve’ could mean many things, for example: wait on, minister to, care for, help and assist’ even to perform. We all have many opportu...

  • Cooking in the West

    Susan Metcalf|Updated Dec 8, 2022

    Since I am retiring from my County Superintendent of Schools job at the end of this month, I am trying to clean out file cabinets and computer files. Some days I don't get a lot accomplished, because it is like taking a 41 year trip down memory lane in my career as an educator, and there are a lot of things to read and reminisce about. One of the treasures that I found was this essay that my daughter Brooke wrote for a college "sense of place" essay in an advanced composition class. My father, Glen Roberts, died right after C...

  • Charles J. Barbero

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    Charles J. Barbero, Sr. was born at the family ranch on Duncan Creek on September 15, 1926. He passed away in Broadus, Montana on December 1, 2022, at the age of 96. His daughter, Patti was by his side when he went quietly of old age. His parents, John and Mary (Chiesa) Barbero were original homesteaders in that part of Carter county. Charlie was the third of four children born on the ranch with Angie (1922), Francis (1924), Charlie (1926) and Lela (1928) completing the family...

  • New storefront in downtown Baker

    Shannon Johnson, Fallon County Times|Updated Dec 8, 2022

    On Nov. 1, at 125 South Main Street in Baker the ribbon to mark the official grand opening of the much-anticipated Junction 39 was cut at 10 a.m. "This will make it so real," said JoDee Pratt while preparing things for the opening. "It's actually kind of mind-blowing," added Deanna Hayden. Junction 39 is the vision of Baker community members JoDee Pratt, Rita Breitbach, Pam Nelson and Deanna Hayden. "We talked a couple of different times about doing some sort of second-hand st...

  • Eagle holiday schedule

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    The Eagle will publish its Christmas issue on Friday, December 23rd. Letters to Santa and greetings from businesses and individuals will be included in that issue. The issue dated December 30th will correspond with the usual date between Christmas and the new year that the Ekalaka Eagle is not published. The issue dated January 6th will be the first paper of the new year. All ads and correspondence for that issue need to be in by noon on Tuesday, January 3rd. The Eagle Office will be closed from December 23rd through January...

  • MSU Extension reminds Montanans to open Montana medical care savings account or deposit into an established account before Dec. 31

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    Montana State University Extension is reminding Montanans to open a Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into their accounts before Dec. 31 to save money on Montana income taxes. An MSA is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers several benefits, including a reduction on state income taxes. For example, if a person has taxable income over $21,600, they could save approximately...

  • Annual Cemetery meeting nears

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    As 2022 comes to a close, it is almost time for the Annual Beaver Lodge Cemetery Association Meeting. The meeting will take place at the Johnny and Sue Breding residence in Ekalaka on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7 p.m. All lot owners are voting members of the association. It would be beneficial to receive input from more members at the upcoming annual meeting, so please plan to attend. There is a need for interest on the board, and nominations are currently being accepted...

  • Sights of the season

    Updated Dec 8, 2022

    A community Christmas tree lighting took place in Ekalaka on Sunday. The now annual event was started a few years ago by a group of local community members. The tree was sourced locally and will stay on the main street triangle throughout the remainder of the holiday season. As of December 6th, Ekalaka had received 17.68 inches of precipitation for the calendar year. Yearly snowfall, which runs from July 1st through June 30th, was at 24.7 inches for the year; 14.4 inches of...