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inning of the Annual Summer Weed Tour. These tours include guest speakers and help inform farmers and ranchers of the different varieties of native and invasive plants, along with different land and livestock grazing strategies. The first tour: Tri-County Weed Tour, will begin at 2 p.m. July 16 at the intersection of Westmore and Cabin Creek Road. A meal will be served by the Cabin Creek Homemakers. The second tour: Carter County Range Tour, will commence at 2 p.m. on July 17 at the Markuson Ranch. A meal will be provided by...
The Carter County Geological Society will host the Montana Conversations program "Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials" with Joan Bird on July 12. The program will be at Carter County Museum at 6 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public; funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana's Cultural Trust and private donations. While many UFO sightings can be...
An odd mixture of activities brought adventurers, eaters and adventurous eaters to the Custer Gallatin National Forest Saturday to witness what happens when you mix an atlatl, a dutch oven and plants. Natural Resource Specialist Megan Reedy said that tonight's location at Wickham Gulch campground lent itself to the incorporation of the different activities. Picnic tables were laden with potluck dishes and three fire pits were ready for the dutch ovens. There was a spacious...
Ekalaka public schools have received a grant through Montana Disaster and Emergency Services in the amount of $64,631.50 to be used for a new generator. Carter County was not required to match the award with non-federal funds. Carter County DES Coordinator Georgia Bruski applied for the grant which was approved in October of last year. The generator's cost came in under budget at $59,351.67. The remaining money was returned to the state for future grants. The generator was...
Products of the Prairie is striving to create a family-friendly community event that strengthens the local economy, brings people together and inspires small, locally-owned businesses. The markets will have activities for kids and adults, educational booths, and produce and craft vendors. Organizers are lining up live music, local breweries and wineries, and food trucks for the Baker Markets. They are also working to provide a story time for kids, vegetable car races, a cooking competition and more. Market committee members...
To light the celebration’s fuse, the Belltower Community Hall will be having a potluck on July 3. Beef, provided by the O’Connors, will be on the menu. Activities will included cornhole and horseshoes. On Wednesday come out to the triangle in Ekalaka for Fourth of July festivities starting at 5 p.m. Local businesses will host activities and booths until 8 p.m. Independence Day will be capped off by a fireworks display sponsored by the Carter County Chamber of Commerce and launched by the Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Dep...
The Carter County Airport is pleased to announce that it has a new fuel tank installed and 100LL AVGAS for sale. The airport is offering a discount to pilots who reside in Carter County. Pilots will be issued a Smart Card, which will allow them to get fuel at the airport. The airport will then invoice the Smart Card users at the end of every month for the purchased fuel. For more information, fuel prices or to get a Smart Card please contact the Carter County Airport at 406-775-6278....
The Carter County Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring an Independence Day celebration on Main Street in Ekalaka on the evening of Wednesday, July 4. At dusk there will be a fireworks display for all to enjoy. The bash on main will include an array of games and activities that are fun for the entire family. Some of these activities may include a cake walk, darts, kids’ fishing booth, egg toss, bean bags, horseshoes, cotton candy or snow cones, races, face painting and tug-of-war, just to name a few. All chamber m...
Denver - Tanner McInerney has won the Wyoming State High School Rodeo All-Around Title. The win qualifies him for the National High School Finals Rodeo held in Rock Springs, Wyoming, July 15-21. The Hulett High School senior, and Carter County resident, will compete in Steer Wrestling and Team Roping. Featuring more than 1,650 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian Provinces, Australia and Mexico, the NHSFR is the world's largest rodeo. In addition to competing for more tha...
Two dozen basketballs and over 50 pairs of feet drummed a stampede in Carter County High School's gymnasium Monday afternoon during Summit Basketball Camp. Coach Kayla Olsen froze the chaos of neon shirts, bouncing balls and shifting sneakers with one blast from her whistle: Time to get to work. Baker coach Sheila O'Connor led the older kids in a series of warm up drills: wrapping the ball around their heads, their waists and between their legs. Balls started rolling away as...
A short while ago, I sent a letter to our Mayor, Mrs. Fix, stating my concerns about the Town of Ekalaka’s proposal to remove pavement from Mormon Avenue and replace it with gravel. To date, I have received no response from her. At the same time, I submitted that same letter to the Ekalaka Eagle as a letter to the editor. From that editorial, I have gotten an overwhelming response in favor of repairing the pavement from people all over town and from some county residents also. Mormon Avenue is a major street in this town t...
Alissa Wolenetz, Class of 2014 Carter County High School, has graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature. Wolenetz earned departmental honors, with distinction. Wolenetz will help on her grandmother Judi Knapp’s ranch this summer before moving to Bozeman in the fall. While at Stanford, she studied in Kyoto, Japan and plans on applying for a fellowship to teach English as a Second Language in the country. Dickinson State University has released their spring semester Dean’s List. To...
Mountains towered up on either side... One in the distance was like a church with gable and steeple... - 1865 diary of Lyman G. Bennett, civilian engineering officer Sherry Farwell remembers his grandfather, George H. Farwell Sr., telling him of an old calvary camp he'd come across while riding his horse along Box Elder Creek in 1895. Farwell brushed the story off, content with being a child playing on his family's ranch. Now, he says, he should have listened better, asked...
Local American Legion Post 60 will host a fish fry July 4 as a fundraiser for the post’s community projects. The event will be held at the Wagon Wheel Cafe in Ekalaka from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A free will donation will be asked for the meal which, in addition to the fish, will include baked beans and coleslaw. There will also be a 50/50 raffle for those feeling lucky on Independence Day. Proceeds from the event will be used to support post projects which include sending local students to Montana Boys State, maintaining area h...
Carter County Museum employees visited a friend last Friday when they dug into a plesiosaur buried in the southern part of the county. Even with GPS coordinates, they had difficulty finding the fossil in the tall grass. I know it's here, said Stew Cook, "I can feel it in my bones." The search exhibited just how difficult it is finding a known fossil, let alone discovering a new one, in the 40,000 square miles of Southeastern Montana. Erosion, ice melts and heavy rain can expos...
A funeral service for Donnie Harpster, 75, of Ekalaka, MT was held June 11, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service. Burial followed in Beaver Lodge Cemetery. Donnie passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. Don Harpster was born July 3, 1942 in Ekalaka, at the Trabert birthing house, to Roscoe and Christina (Martens) Harpster. He joined an older brother Gary. He grew up on Beaver Flat on the Harpste...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture encourages America’s farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committees. According to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Carter County Executive Director, Robin Markuson, FSA 1, will accept nominations for county committee members beginning Friday, June 15. Producers across the country are already serving on committees, playing a critical role in the day-to-day operations of FSA. They are making important decisions reg...
Carter County 4-H youth showcased their talents at the 2018 4-H All Events Day held June 4 at the Carter County Event Center. There were 10 4-H youth in the market lamb project this year, and the day began at 10 a.m. with Market Sheep weigh-in. There were eight lambs weighed and tagged in Ekalaka and eight lambs and one goat weighed in Alzada on May 31. After all the sheep were weighed in, a Market Quality workshop was held that encouraged creativity in determining the food...
Southeast Electric Cooperative held an annual meeting last Friday at Carter County High School. One hundred and forty-seven members registered and members of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church served 231 people. Attendees ate a free roast beef dinner and received a pack of LED light bulbs. Several who attended were lucky enough to win a door prize, and two even received $500 cash grand prizes. Albert Paul gave the president’s report, Karen Kreitel gave the treasurer’s report and Jack Hamblin gave the manager’s report. As of De...
The Carter County Museum has so many fossils, they would spill out of the museum's back room like a cartoon character's stuffed closet if they were all stored on site. Approximately 80 percent of the museum's collection is held at its warehouse. When Nathan Carroll took over as curator of the museum, he found the warehouse full of bones laying on the ground. Since then, he has organized and built shelves to keep them off the floor. The Denver Museum recently donated archival...
Main Street was closed off in Ekalaka Saturday night as Carter County flashed its green, corned some holes and danced until closing time, all while raising $8,600 during the Nies benefit. Auctioneer Les Kreitel enthusiastically took bids with the help of Josh Rokke and Ches Meyer while Abbey Bruski displayed items that included a $250 gift certificate to Long Pines Vet, a railroad-spike cross and carved emu eggs. Children took advantage of the street closure and rode scooters...
The Southeast Electric Cooperative’s 67th annual meeting will take place Friday, June 8 at Carter County High School in Ekalaka. Registration will begin at 4 p.m., a free roast beef dinner and entertainment will be offered at 5 p.m. and the business meeting will start at 6 p.m. Members will be updated on cooperative activities and have an opportunity to ask questions. An election will be held for Directors from Districts 3 and 6. Free babysitting will be available and door prizes, along with two $500 cash prizes, will be g...
When Hank Leffingwell woke up Saturday morning, he didn't think he would be up against a swarm. "They hit us like a bunch of piranhas," he said. The Community Wide Garage Sale was a quick success for the Leffingwells, who say they were able to sell their big ticket items right away. Most sellers were pleased with the turnout and a couple of the more rural sellers were surprised at the amount of people they'd had. A couple sellers were disappointed in the foot traffic,...
Anyone who didn't cast a ballot missed their chance to make a difference. Mike Watkins became the unofficial District 3 Republican nominee for Carter County Commissioner this November after defeating Bill Walker by one vote in Tuesday's primary election. The unofficial vote count was Watkins 238, Walker 237. Fifty-five percent of Carter County's registered voters cast ballots. Watkins told the Eagle the victory is still soaking in, but that he is waiting for the official...
Thirty-seven units were donated by 24 individuals at the local blood drive last week. Blood drive organizer Darlene Carter-Rose said 37 units is the largest seen in quite some time. Stewart Cook won a gift certificate to Dawg House Pub as a door prize, and first time givers received a T-shirt for their donation. Carter-Rose handed out seven shirts last week and has several more ready for the next Ekalaka Community Blood Drive on July 24 at the Carter County Events Center....
