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Conditions in much of southeast Montana are considerably better than previous years at this time, when the landscape was ravaged by drought. Abundant spring/summer rainfall this year has resulted in rapid recovery of range plants, but abundant vegetation also means increased fire danger as grass dries out. Elk The Missouri Breaks (HD 700) and Custer Forest Elk Management Unit (HDs 702, 704, 705) remain the two core elk populations in southeast Montana. Outside of these areas, elk numbers are generally low, but numbers have be...
9-05-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on September 05, 2023, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Rod Tauck. Clerk and Recorder Judy Wright stepped into to request bids for a new ambulance. She will present to EMT Board next week and come back with...
8-31-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman; Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. The Commission approved payroll in the amount of $239,745.42 and claims in the amount of $328,623.97. The old hospi...
Carter County Weed District is available for small private spray jobs that can be completed in one or two days using a side-by-side or four-wheeler. These jobs may include noxious weeds in range or pasture areas, or ground sterilization of driveways and parking areas. The CCWD will spray on a first come, first served basis for as long as the weather allows. For questions or to get on the schedule, call the office at 406-775-6278 or 406-975-9791. The weed district is also putting a list together for the 2024 spray season....
September 4, 2023 It has been an unusually hot week for the beginning of September. The kids have already had two weeks of school in this terrible heat. Dick and Erma Albert were so glad to have their daughter, Heather, visiting on Monday. She went to Spearfish with them for their doctor’s appointment. After a week’s visit, Heather and her husband headed home on Tuesday. Erma had a chiropractor’s appointment in Buffalo on Wednesday. Then she went to physical therapy on Thursday. On Friday, they went to Senior Citiz...
8-24-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August, 24, 2023 in the Carter County Commission Board meeting room of Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman, and Pamela J. Castleberry, Member, was present. Mike Watkins, Vice-Chair, was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp joined the meeting to request permission to hire Road Crew employee. The commission reviewed...
Alvin Lloyd Walker was born in Belle Fourche, SD, May 7, 1934, the first born of William K. Walker and Eunice I. Clem Walker. Alvin was taken home to the Finger Buttes Ranch north of Alzada, Montana, where he spent his youth and young adulthood. Alvin passed away in Phoenix, AZ on August 24, 2023 with loved ones by his side. Alvin attended the Finger Buttes grade school in Carter County Montana for all eight grades, riding back and forth most of the time. He attended High...
The veterans memorial at Perso Park in Ekalaka received a boost last week with a $1,000 donation from Summit National Bank. A portion of the project was completed over the summer, but two walls that will bear the names of area veterans who have valiantly served their country have not yet been started as the project still needs more funding. To make a donation towards Carter County Veterans Park, send a check to the Carter County Community Foundation, a 501 3C organization at...
Two local men have changed their pleas in an assault case in Sixteenth Judicial District Court and a sentencing hearing has been scheduled for later this year in the matter. Tucker Tooke and Sylvan Tooke both admitted to multiple charges against them in August. According to court records, Tucker changed his plea on Aug. 8, admitting to one count surreptitious visual observation or recordation in a place of residence, a misdemeanor; one count sexual abuse of children, a...
8-14-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August, 14, 2023 in the Carter County Commission Board meeting room of Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman, Mike Watkins, Vice-Chair, Pamela J. Castleberry, member, was present. County Maintenance Bob Jacobs stepped into the meeting with an update on repair of Courthouse lawn sprinklers and a request for vacation. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp...
We are up and running for the 2023-2024 school year. We have five new teachers at Ekalaka Public Schools: 3rd Grade – Jersi Jimison; 5th Grade –Whitney Kittelmann; 6th Grade – Florie Fernandez; High School Business – Brandy Hansen; High School History – Zerasbeth Napoles. They have jumped on board with enthusiasm and are a positive addition to our staff. OPEN HOUSE/TITLE ONE PARENT MEETING: We will be having an Open House/Title I Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023,...
It's hard to tell by looking at local Ches Meyer that he had brain surgery only one month ago. It's almost unbelievable when speaking to him. His positive attitude is simply incredible. "I just want to say thank you to the community of Ekalaka," he told the Eagle on Wednesday morning. "They have sure been good to me through this whole deal. It's very humbling. I'm used to being on the other end of a benefit. It's a lot tougher being on this end." It really started about 2.5...
Ag Education Grand Champion, Heidi LaBree Auction Cake Grand Champion, Lily Schallenberger Reserve Champion, Matthew Claeys Beef Project Grand Champion, Selah Johnston Reserve Champion, Colyn Higgins Buck Rabbit Grand Champion, Selah Johnston Reserve Champion, Rose Rost Cake decorating Grand Champion, Natalie Foxley Reserve Champion, Natalie Foxley Cat Over 1 year Grand Champion, Mia Klaboe Reserve Champion, Suri Johnston Chicken Duo Grand Champion, Elizabeth Hall Reserve...
Antique Tractor 1st) Lucas Waterland, 1929 18-30 Allis Chalmers 2nd, 3rd Tie) Justin Stieg, 1929 John Deere; Michael Malenovsky, IHC; Michael Malenovsky, 1959 John Deere 830; Frank Sparks, 53 NAA Ford Tractor Organization 1st) All Area Military Veterans 2nd) The Uncloggers 3rd) VFW Auxillary Business/Farm Ranch 1st) Susanna Kalbach 2nd) Carroll Customs/Klauzer Team 3rd) Summit National Bank Church 1st) Medicine Rocks Church 2nd) Ekalaka Bible Church Youth Organization 1st)...
8-07-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August, 07, 2023 in the Carter County Commission Board meeting room of Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman; Mike Watkins, Vice-Chair; Pamela J. Castleberry, Member, was present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. The Commission received correspondence with the 2-23-204 taxable value. Commissioner Watkins made the motion to accept Justin Kerr’s resignation f...
Multiple Carter County High School class reunions took place during this year's Days of '85 Fair and Rodeo over the weekend in Ekalaka....
7-27-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, July, 27, 2023 in the Carter County Commission Board meeting room of Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman; Mike Watkins, Vice-Chair; Pamela J. Castleberry, Member, was present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp joined the meeting to review probation period for employee Justin Kerr. Commissioner Watkins made the motion...
I was born Jan. 16, 1930 in Camp Crook, South Dakota to George R. and Jessie (Brewer) Townsend, with a 5-year-old brother, Robert. Camp Crook was an upcoming little community at the time. It had two grocery stores, 2 cafes, 2 garages, and of course, 2 bars. My dad moved the family to Ekalaka in 1935-36. In 1936 I was in the first grade. We lived in and rented a large apartment in an old, two-story, white building on the southeast side of town (north of the ASCS office now). Across the hall was a male musician who played for...
After a six-year investigation, seven people have been charged in connection to an illegal hunting scheme centered around a ranch in Carter County. While most of the defendants in the case are from out of state, at least one is a Carter County resident. The alleged incident took place on ranch land owner by Tyree O'Connor in Carter and Powder River Counties. Both O'Connor and an associate of his, Larry Bergman, are accused of operating as an unlicensed outfitter on the O'Conno...
submitted by Lily Schallenberger, Reporter The Puptown Wranglers 4-H club had their monthly meeting on July 25, 2023 at the Carter County Events Center. Our Roll call was, “What is your favorite summer activity?” Fourteen members and 8 adult leaders were present. We did a large animal round robin showmanship clinic. Round Robin is a show when you show each large animal. You can only get to that show if you get grand or reserve champion in a showmanship class. We also came up with our parade float idea for the parade on Mai...
submitted by Janet Nies Dill The 36th Nies Clan reunion brought early-bird campers trying to get the best parking spots before the heat set in. New picnic tables outside the mess hall at Camp Needmore were perfect for visiting. Frank Kaeding tidied the kitchen from the prior weekend's Dino Dig and kept the beverages stocked. Friday started with an early cemetery visit to Nies ancestors. The new Nies Clan Reunion est. 1953 flag provided by Terra Nies Doll made a good backdrop...
7-17-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met on Monday July 17, 2023, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman; Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. Lee LaBree, Larry Pelster and Ralph Brownfield called into the meeting for public comment on the longevity policy. Commissioner Castleberry made the motion to sign and return the Secure...
The public is invited to attend the Carter County 4-H and FFA livestock market sale on Saturday, August 12th, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The annual sale will take place at the fairgrounds show arena in Ekalaka. As always, buyers will have a choice in which processor to take their animal(s) to. The families of the youth selling their market animals will do their best to deliver the animals to the processor. The 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee asks that buyers consider processors in the local area. Processing animals locally helps the...
submitted by Charlene Mehling Frank Mehling was born at Bayard, Nebraska to parents Irving and Gladys Mehling. His brother, Harlan, was born there also. The area is farming country and Irving wanted to do ranching. At that time there were ranches available in the Ekalaka area so they moved to the area in 1949 and purchased the Pruess ranch 10 miles north of Ekalaka. They named it Medicine Rocks Ranch due to the beautiful neighboring scenery which later became a state park....
The Bluestems are a band of brothers and sisters from Elgin, North Dakota. These youngsters have entertained at festivals and fairs throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Their instrumental talent is beyond their years and amazes audiences wherever they perform! The band is currently made up of Mya, on fiddle and lead vocals; Mercedes, on guitar and mandolin; Malachi, on banjo and harmony vocals; and Micah, on bass. Their little sister Molly sometimes...
