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Kindergarten graduates let the show begin at the Spring Awards Assembly with a rambunctious circus routine that included acrobatics, jumping rope and trick ring toss. After the entertainment, the students donned glittering top hats that slid almost to their eyes and received their diplomas. Students shared their favorite circus acts (acrobats, trapeze artists) and an alluring destination (China, Las Vegas). The Class of 2030 finished off their celebration with a line dance...
As a lifetime resident of Carter County, I have a lot invested in the welfare of our county. I graduated from Carter County High School in 1969. I married my wife, Janet Dodd, whom is also a lifetime resident of Carter County, in 1972. We ranched in the Finger Buttes area until 1984, when the 22 percent interest forced us to move on. While ranching in the early 80s, I started working part-time under Sheriff Vernon Preuss as a reserve officer. After moving to Alzada, I worked construction in the Alzada area while continuing...
My family and I have operated a full-time outfitting business in southern Carter County since 1993 and have resided in Alzada since 1999. Our two youngest children went to school in Alzada prior to graduating from the Hulett school system, and I am proud to say that both will make their home in the area this year. In 2006, having had 11 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma, I accepted a reserve position as a deputy sheriff to assist with answering emergency calls. That position became full-time in 2010 and has...
Fishing was a big part of our life growing up in Ekalaka and Carter County. I have told some of my fishing stories before, but I don't think that I have ever written a story about fishing, so, here goes. Grandma and Grandpa Coons kept a good supply of fishing stuff on the porch of their wonderful home. When us kids visited, we helped ourselves to willow poles and various other fishing supplies. We usually went fishing in Box Elder Creek, though, sometimes, we went in the reservoir by their house, which we referred to as the...
Students from Carter County participated in the Southeast Regional Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Math Contest in March. Ekalaka’s junior high team placed first and was comprised of Kenzie Tooke, Turner Tooke, Sean Wolenetz, Tyra O’Connor, and Darin Schallenberger. Three members of the high school team received individual honors. Hannah LaBree earned the top score on the Applied Mathematics test, scored in the top 15-20 percent on all three tests and qualified for two state awards for her performance on the Pro...
On April 30 and 31, the Carter County FFA Chapter made the trek to Big Timber, Montana to compete in the annual CDE Days competition. Kenzie Tooke, Heather LaBree, Hannah LaBree and Darin Schallenberger competed in the Food Science, Vet Science and Job Interview CDE’s. In Food Science, Heather placed 20th, Hannah placed 68th, Darin placed 70th and Kenzie rounded off the team with 75th place. For Vet Science, Heather took 24th, Hannah placed 82nd, Kenzie finished 123rd and Darin took home 145th. Then, on May 9, the chapter h...
Commencement exercises for the Carter County High School Class of 2017 were held May 19. A large crowd of family and friends gathered to wish the graduates well. Former Ekalaka Public Schools Music Teacher Brad Wick delivered the commencement address....
A jury found Jedediah Keith Larson guilty of aggravated assault on May 17, according to court documents. Larson was also found guilty of a misdemeanor charge of partner or family member assault. He was found not guilty on a misdemeanor count of unlawful restraint. The felony aggravated assault charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years state imprisonment and a $50,000 fine. For all defendants, the court orders a presentence investigation report by the probation officer...
DISTRICT 4C MEET Thursday, May 10 - Baker High School Track Mens 100 Meters 5) Caleb Fix, 12.69 7) Max Larson, 12.81 200 Meters 4) Caleb Fix, 25.05 6) Max Larson, 25.65 8) David Ashbrook, 27.44 400 Meters 2) Caleb Fix, 56.07 1600 Meters 4) David Ashbrook, 5:36.53 110m Hurdles 2) Wyatt Kittelmann, 18.60 300m Hurdles 3) Wyatt Kittelmann, 47.41 4x400 Relay 1) Caleb Fix, Mick O’Connor, Max Larson, Wyatt Kittelmann; 4:02.63 Shot Put 9) Mick O’Connor, 31-07 Discus 5) Mick O’Connor, 110-00 12) Wyatt Kittelmann, 69-01 Javelin 3) Mi...
Water is the most important nutrient for livestock. A quality and safe water supply is essential to the production of healthy livestock. If water is not suitable for consumption, it can adversely affect the growth, reproduction, and productivity of livestock. What makes water unsatisfactory for livestock in eastern Montana? It is often due to excessive salinity-too high concentration of dissolved salts, more specifically sulfates. Salinity, or total dissolved solids (TDS), is...
The Carter County FFA Chapter held their annual banquet last week. A dinner was served and special guest Amanda Williams spoke to the chapter. An election of new officers was also held following the annual hired-hand auction....
To Whom It May Concern: I, along with many of you, learned last week of the horrible events in Casper, WY when officer Jacob Carlson was shot five times in the line of duty. Did you know that he has thus far received over 100 units of blood and blood products to save his life? United Blood Services is a nonprofit community blood center, providing blood and blood products for local area hospitals and patients like officer Carlson. They exist to make a difference in people’s lives, by producing a safe and ample blood supply, a...
In my last article about Frank and Clara Nies, readers learned of Clara’s early life, her education, and moving to Montana. The article also gave information about her teaching experiences in Calumet, Jordan, and the Mackenzie school, which at the time was near the Fulton Ranch. In the fall of 1917 Clara came to teach the Spring Valley school and boarded at the Charles Nies home where she met Frank, her future husband. At the end of the school year she returned to Superior, Wisconsin and while there, Frank’s mother who was...
The Carter County Chamber of Commerce has big plans this summer, as was discussed at the monthly chamber meeting in May. The first chamber sponsored event on tap this summer is the annual community wide yard sale, scheduled for the first Saturday in June. A sign-up sheet has been posted at Ekalaka Town Office. For a small fee of $10, anyone in the community may sign up to have their yard sale location printed on a map. The map will be printed prior to the June 2 event, and will be readily available at area businesses. This...
Before receiving a ballot at the polls, all electors are required to state their name and present a current photo identification showing the elector’s name. If the elector does not present a photo identification, including but not limited to a valid driver’s license, a school district or postsecondary education photo identification, or a tribal photo identification, the elector shall present a vehicle registration, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, notice of the confirmation of voter registration, gov...
Four hundred ninety-four ballots were counted following the regular school election on May 8 in Carter County. That’s roughly 57% of the registered voters in the county. Of those 494, 305 were in favor of the general fund increase, while 189 were against it. The levy authorizes the school board to impose an increase in local taxes to support the high school’s general fund. This increase of $8480.90, approximately .16 mills, will increase the taxes on a home with a market value of $100,000 by about twenty-one cents, and wil...
MSU Extension staff and 4-H leaders from Carter and Fallon Counties recently joined third through sixth grade students at Ekalaka Public Schools for an afternoon of learning and fun. The afternoon was focused on learning about different 4-H projects that students can enroll in. There were six stations that the students rotated through including: dairy, robotics, leathercraft, cake decorating, Neuroscience, and horse. The 4-H slogan "Learn By Doing" was very well represented...
Members of Southeast Electric are encouraged to attend the 67th Annual Southeast Electric Cooperative Meeting. The meeting will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Carter County High School in Ekalaka. Registration will begin at 4:00 pm. A free roast beef dinner and entertainment will be offered at 5:00 pm. The business meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. Manager Jack Hamblin will update members on cooperative activities. Board Chairman Albert Paul will call for any questions that the membership may have. Directors from Districts...
John Polich Invitational Saturday, May 5 - Miles City Community Track Mens 100 Meters 30) Max Larson, 12.24 53) Mick O'Connor, 13.59 200 Meters 25) Max Larson, 25.22 400 Meters 32) Mick O'Connor, 1:03.60 800 Meters 19) Wyatt Kittelmann, 2:31.04 110m Hurdles 12) Wyatt Kittelmann, 18.52 300m Hurdles 15) Wyatt Kittelmann, 46.27 Shot Put 26) Mick O'Connor, 35-04 Discus 18) Mick O'Connor, 105-01 43) Wyatt Kittelmann, 51-08 Javelin 15) Mick O'Connor, 133-07 39) Max Larson, 92-06...
An area blood drive has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 22 at Carter County Events Center. The drive will take place from 1:45 to 5:30 p.m. Donors can make an appointment by calling Darlene Carter at 775-6431. As always, walk-ins are also welcome....
St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church is sponsoring a pancake supper and silent auction on Friday, May 18. All proceeds from the event will benefit Matt and Ami Nies and their new baby girl, Braelie. The supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. at Carter County Events Center. Silent auction items can be dropped off at the high school. Organizers have asked all to spread the word in order to help this new family of three with expenses....
On Tuesday, the senior class of Carter County High and their parents attended a banquet at the school. The banquet is organized and hosted each year by Sagebrush Service Club. Susan Tooke of the club explained that "the club took over from the Lions Club years ago," and that "they put it on to honor the senior class and bid them farewell as they leave the ranchero." On that notion, the club selected "Saddle Up For Success," as this year's senior banquet theme and chose Toby...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association board members recently selected Ryan Tooke to fill the vacant chief executive officer (CEO) position. Tooke brings both experience and education to the position. He received a Masters in Healthcare Administration from Montana State University-Billings, and has been the CEO at Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth, MT since 2010. Tooke was also the chief financial officer at Rosebud Health Care Center from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, he...
On April 30, Dancing with the Big Sky Stars took place in Billings. Local celebrities from the Billings area teamed with dance instructors for a one night dancing competition. Proceeds from the event went to Big Sky Senior Services. In addition to the competition, the night boasted a raffle, silent auction, exhibition dances, and other presentations. Lorn Welch and Ploumi Saliaris won the dance competition. Saliaris was the local celebrity participating. Welch, who has Carter...
The local Senior Citizens Center could be in danger of closing according to Carter County Senior Citizens Coordinator Karen Carroll. Why? It isn't feasible to continue to rent the building if congregate meals are no longer served. The county recently opened bidding for congregate meals. The bids were scheduled to be opened on April 27, but there weren't any. Meals are currently served on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the center. Carroll said that they are flexible and...
