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Our mom and grandma, Linda Blanc, entered this world on February 6, 1946. She passed on to a better place on Friday March 16, 2018 in Kalispell Montana. Linda was born to Lowell and Ruth Bergstrom in Portland, Oregon. She was soon joined by a brother, John. The family moved to Willard, Montana when Linda was young, eventually purchasing a ranch southeast of Ekalaka in the Tie Creek area. This was a place that Mom loved dearly. She attended a one room country school, and...
A funeral service for Sandra Sterns, 71, of Ekalaka, was held on March 26, 2018 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka with Tom Stieg officiating. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service. Sandra passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka. Sandra Pauline (Goff) Sterns was born on December 17, 1946 to Stanley and Kathleen (Butler) Goff in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Sandy was the oldest of four girls. Growing up, she enjoyed attending school...
A funeral service for Vernon Emery, 80, of Ekalaka, MT, will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2018 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka, with Pastor Jon Champlin officiating. Burial will take place in Beaver Lodge Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the funeral home. Vernon passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker, MT from a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Vernon Leon was born on...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association’s Annual Health Fair Blood Draw is scheduled for April 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Carter County Events Center. The cost for the basic blood draw panel is $35, and if men want to have a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) checked it will cost an additional $25. Hemoglobin A1C (diabetes test) will be available again this year for $15. There is also a new lab available, Vitamin D3, which costs $30. As always, payment is due at time of service. Individuals participating shou...
Do you need help diagnosing a horticulture related issue or question? Are you trying to figure out what is wrong with your trees? Need help planning a garden or coming up with a landscape plan for your yard? Do you think that you have a plant disease or insect affecting your yard plants and trees? MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Toby Day will be conducting site visits on March 30 around Fallon and Carter counties, providing an opportunity to get expert opinions that will help get the growing season off to a good start....
An Ekalaka area blood drive has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Carter County Events Center meeting room in Ekalaka. The drive will take place from 1:45 to 5:30 p.m. Persons may contact Darlene Carter Rose for an appointment at 775-6431, or log onto www.bloodhero.com and use sponsor code: Ekalaka. As always, walk-ins are also welcome. Donors who plan on attending are asked to bring a photo ID as well as their donor card with them. Free cholesterol testing is...
As I continued to referee for several years, I was included in the top rating as an official. I was chosen for tournaments — the first being a Class C District A Tournament in Sidney, MT. Almost every referee looks forward to working a tournament. I believe the year was 1961 and the teams were Froid, Culbertson, Bainville, Brockton, Savage, Richey, Frazer, and Lambert. Some of these schools have now combined because of enrollment. A memory from this tourney was that Mr. Kenneth K. Kins was the coach of the Brockton I...
by Sherry Farwell, Ned Summers & Marguerite Goeders Rozelle TOWN OF BELLTOWER, MT The early settlers of Sykes-Belltower were able to use their imaginations because during the early 1900's, the Northern Great Plains was just being developed and there were few if any established boundary conditions regarding what was possible. In the minds of these early dreamers, their community had the opportunity to become one of central significance to the region, the state, and the nation....
The Carter County 4-H Shooting Stars recently hosted a Postal Match in lieu of their fifth annual invitational shoot, which was canceled due to weather. There were 4-H youth from Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Prairie, Powder River, Dawson, Rosebud/Treasure, McCone, Beaverhead, Gallatin, Flathead and Wibaux Counties from Montana and Pennington County in South Dakota who participated. Numerous individuals and businesses in Carter, Garfield, and Fallon County offered their...
Betty Vail will be in Ekalaka on March 13 to sign individuals up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a federal nutrition program that helps individuals stretch their food budget and buy healthy food. SNAP benefits are given each month on a plastic, electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card. The EBT card works like a debit card. An individual’s income, medical bills, and utility bills are some of the things that are taken into consideration to see if they qualify to receive a prepaid card for f...
How does the shape of its skull determine what an animal eats? What are the structures and functions of different parts of flowers and seeds? Third and fourth grade students from Mrs. Guyer's classroom at Ekalaka Elementary have had wonderful, hands-on opportunities to answer these questions and many more in a recent program. Sponsored by the Montana Natural History Center, the purpose of the Virtual Naturalist in the Schools program is to engage and encourage students'...
March 12, 2018 is the deadline for individuals to file for elected office for the 2018 Federal Primary Election. Local filings to date include: County Commissioner District 3 - Mike Watkins (Republican), William Walker (Republican); Justice of the Peace - Kathleen Rosencranz (nonpartisan); Treasurer/Assessor - Jesi Strub (Republican); Clerk and Recorder/Public Administrator/Surveyor - Pamela J. Castleberry (Republican); Carter County Conservation District - Doug Bonsell, Duane Talcott, Randy Borchgrevink; Mary Z. Stange,...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association’s Annual Health Fair Blood Draw is scheduled for April 3, 4, and 5, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Carter County Events Center. Cost for the basic blood draw panel is $35, and if men want to have a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) checked, it will cost an additional $25. Hemoglobin A1C (diabetes test) will be available again this year for $15. There is also a new lab available this year, Vitamin D3, for an additional $30. As always, payment is due at time of service. Please take morning m...
On March 15 at 6 p.m. the Carter County Geological Society will host Ken Howie Studios for the annual Founder's Day Event. Dinner will be provided and the event is free and open to the public. Theresa Howie, Producer of the film, will provide updates on the Feek's Vision documentary project, including a new extended trailer of the film which will feature an interview with Director, Ken Howie. Ken will discuss the importance of the project, while sharing some items of interest...
As time moved on, I decided I would like to work games other than just at Ekalaka. Individuals who worked sports activities belong to an organization called Montana Officials Association (MOA) and had groups in Miles City and Glendive. I decided to take the basketball test and become a member of the organization. I didn’t pass. After much study with the rule book and a book called the “Case” book, I passed. The “Case” book was a wonderful book that had every kind of situation and problem that could come about as a referee w...
by Sherry Farwell, Ned Summers & Marguerite Goeders Rozelle THE HOMESTEADER HISTORY OF THE SYKES-BELLTOWER "SURVIVORS" CURRY: Joe Curry was born in Missouri in 1874 and his father (Robert) died in 1878 from lingering wounds received during the Civil War. An attractive lass named Ada Short caught Joe's eye and they were married in 1899. Joe got tired of working in coal mines for minimal pay at various locations in Missouri. After communicating with their Harrington family...
Fallon and Carter County’s Annual Spray Days will be held March 14-15, 2018. The program is a collaboration of efforts between Fallon/Carter Extension and weed departments of both counties. This year’s event boasts a great set of speakers! The program will be held in Ekalaka on March 14 at Carter County Events Center, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by the Carter County Weed Board. Then, on March 15 the program will be held in Baker at the Fallon County Exhibit Hall, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lunc...
Last Thursday, elementary students from around the county participated in the Carter County Spelling Bee at Ekalaka Elementary. Sixth grader Brynn Loehding (left) won the county-wide competition, classmate Brayden Bucholz (middle) finished second, and eighth grader Turner Tooke (right) took third....
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director CED, Robin Markuson in Carter County recently announced that producers who suffered qualifying livestock losses due to natural disasters could be eligible for the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). LIP provides livestock producers with a vital safety net to help them overcome the damaging financial impact of natural disasters. LIP compensates eligible livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality...
Carter County 4-H Shooting Sports is a safe, fun and challenging activity that can become a lifelong passion to be shared with the entire family. The safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment is the primary focus of the 4-H Shooting Sports program. This year Carter County members improved their marksmanship skills and learned self-discipline and personal responsibility while working under the watchful eye of certified 4-H shooting sports leaders. The...
There will be a hunter safety course for area residents on March 3-4 at Carter County Events Center in Ekalaka. Students must attend both days of the course in order to receive a certificate. Registration must be done online at fwp.mt.gov in order to participate. The deadline to register is February 25. Those who need help registering, may contact MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 office in Miles City at 234-0910. Materials for the class will need to be picked up prior to class at Wagon Wheel Cafe. The class is limited to...
While the federal primary election calendar has been opened, so have local school elections. Trustee candidates are being allowed to file for election in the respective school districts for which they reside. Last week Joy Price was incorrectly listed as the clerk for School District #1. Megan Stephens is the clerk and can be reached by calling (406) 767-5674. The position open for School District #1 is currently held by Heather Brownfield and will be a three-year term. Lane Pilster’s term will be up in School District #56. I...
Recently, Circle resident Jerry Schillinger filed for the Republican nomination to Montana Senate District 19. District 19 encompasses Garfield, McCone, Prairie, Carter, Fallon and most of Custer and Powder River Counties. Schillinger, a fourth generation McCone County farmer/businessman, cited the importance of preserving individual freedoms and opportunity. With an accounting degree/CPA, extensive farm business career, and having served on many boards including McCone...
The Carter County Spelling Bee has been set for Monday, February 19. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. inside the Ekalaka Elementary gymnasium. Parents and members of the public are welcome to attend. Traditionally, Carter County students in grades 5-8 participate in the oral contest....
School elections are slated for May, 2018. Individuals interested in serving on the school board may file for positions that are up for election. Petitions for Election for Carter County High School or School District #15 positions can be obtained by contacting Lora Tauck at 406-775-8765. Positions are also open for School District #1. To file, contact Joy Price at 406-427-5404. Alicia Olson can be reached for positions open in School District #56. Alicia’s number is 406-828-4554....
