Events

On Saturday, December 9 the local community choir will be performing at Dahl Memorial, beginning at 2 pm. The following day the choir will also be performing at the Lutheran Church at 2 pm. The choir currently has twenty-three participating voices. There will be several pieces sang along with a few specials to follow. The performances will be directed by Andrew Del Raso and accompanied by Rena Tauck. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the music and refreshments that will follow the performances!...

The Carter County FFA Chapter will be holding their annual Indian Taco Feed on Thursday, November 30th, 2017 in the CCHS Tuggle Room. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m., and the alumni pie auction will begin at 7:30. This year, the chapter has decided to put on a community dance, which will start shortly after the pie auction ends. Cost for the dinner is $6.00 per plate. Please come out and support the local FFA chapter!...

Vendor spaces have been filled for Sagebursh Service Club’s Annual Holiday Bazaar, scheduled for Saturday, November 18 at the CCHS gymnasium. Each year, the event provides a great opportunity for community members to purchase or win Christmas gifts. In addition, clubs and organizations will be selling raffle tickets, calendars, and other items to raise funds. Several area businesses will also hold open houses on November 18, including Summit National Bank, where Santa Claus will be visiting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p...

Carter County Public Health and Dahl Memorial Clinic will be hosting an influenza vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Carter County High School during the annual holiday bazaar. Payment of $20 per vaccine is due at time of service (cash or check only). No appointment is necessary! For any questions, please call Dahl Memorial Clinic at 775-8738....

Elin Kittelmann, County Agent

Feed costs account for the largest input cost in a ranching operation. Are you feeding your livestock the most efficient way possible? Join us for our cattle nutrition seminar on November 14th in Ekalaka or November 15th in Baker. The program in Ekalaka will be held at the Parish Hall, in conjunction with the Annual Carter County Sheep and Cattle Growers Meeting. The Meeting with start at 1:00 with the nutrition program beginning around 4:00. There will be a meal, silent auction and door prizes. On Wednesday, November 15th...

An Ekalaka community blood drive will be held at the Carter County Events Center Meeting Room on Tuesday, November, 14, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to donate is asked to contact organizer Darlene Carter Rose at 775-6431, or go online and register at www.bloodhero.com by using sponsor code: Ekalaka. Walk-ins are also welcome. Any donations are immensely appreciated!...

On Saturday, October 28, Puptown Pioneers will be hosting the Fallon/Carter County Fall homemaker council meeting. The meeting is set to begin at 9:30 a.m., with registration at Carter County Events Center. Throughout the day those who attend will take part in the business meeting, hear club reports, play trivia, eat lunch, and hear an educational program. Additionally, attendees will be able to purchase raffle tickets for gift baskets and partake in other fun activities. Some items in the gift baskets include: kitchen...

The Carter County Sheep & Cattle Growers Association Annual Meeting will be held on November 14, 2017. All members and individuals who might be interested in joining the organization are invited to attend the meeting. Anyone who has industry issues, or would like to submit a resolution for the meeting, is asked to contact Vice Chairman Shaun Tauck at (406)-599-3417 by November 13, 2017. The meeting will take place at St. Joan of Arc Parish Hall in Ekalaka. It will be held in conjunction with a cattle nutrition seminar...

This Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m., area residents are invited to participate in a 5k cancer walk in Camp Crook, SD. Participants may walk, bike, or run their 5k, which will start at the Camp Crook Area Community Center. The event was organized to show support for those who have fought, are currently fighting, or have passed away battling cancer. People who do not plan to partake in the 5k are invited to go to the event and cheer for participants, decorate bikes, and show support. No registration or fees are...

Beaver Creek Rendezvous will open up this weekend to a group of physically challenged hunters for deer season. Hunters will begin sighting in their rifles Friday in anticipation of the season opening on Saturday. Sunday, October 22 there will be a post-hunt dinner and auction at the rendezvous where hunters and companions can share their experiences with guides, landowners, and volunteers that have come together to support the annual program. The dinner will begin Sunday evening at the LA Ranch just north of Ekalaka. All...

A free will donation supper with a silent auction will be held at the Parish Hall, November 3, from 5-7 p.m. All the proceeds will benefit the family of Quentin LaFollette, infant son of Leah and Scott LaFollette of Ekalaka, MT. Quentin has gone through two surgeries in his first three months of life and will require one more when he is two years of age. Anyone who would like to donate items to the silent auction is asked to contact Vicki Knapp at 853-4990....

Grace Fellowship invites everyone to attend Thankful Fest 2017. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., at Ekalaka Bible Church. The celebration is open to couples and singles, and is taking the place of Grace Fellowship’s annual couple’s dinner, held in December in previous years. Instead of the couple’s dinner, this affair will celebrate all that those attending are thankful for. It will feature a free-will offering dinner. After dinner, Pastor John Champlin and his wife, Katie, will prese...

The Ekalaka Community Choir will present “Noel Masterworks” on Sunday, December 10th, at the Lutheran Church, at 2 pm. The choir will be practicing on Tuesdays at 7 pm at the Lutheran Church. Anyone who is interested in singing with the choir is more than welcome to join. Andrew Del Raso, accompanied by Rena Tauck, will be directing the choir in their performance. The choir will also be performing at Dahl Memorial on Saturday, December 9th. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the music!...

Dahl Memorial Clinic and Carter County Public Health will be hosting a flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the clinic. Cost for the flu shot if paid at time of service is $20; if billed to insurance the cost is $30. No appointment is necessary. For any questions, please call Dahl Memorial Clinic at 775-8738....

Monday, September 18 Super Hero Day 7:00 p.m. Coronation Tuesday, September 19 Partner in Crime Day (Twin Day) Wednesday, September 20 Woke up Like This Day (Pajama Day) Thursday, September 21 America’s Heroes Day 7:00 p.m. Powderpuff Football Friday, September 22 Hometown Hero Day (Wear Your Blue & White) 1:00 p.m. Pep Rally 2:00 p.m. Parade 5:00 p.m. Tailgate Party 7:00 p.m. CCHS Football vs. MonDak Saturday, September 23 1:30 p.m. Mens Volleyball 7:00 p.m. CCHS Volleyball vs. Jordan Activities are sponsored by CCHS S...

Area EMTs will be conducting a class this fall in Ekalaka. Classes will start in late October. More EMTs are currently needed to meet the needs of the community. Anyone interested in joining the class is asked to please contact Judy Wright at 406-853-4698 or Deb Yost at 406-861-0544....

An upcoming blood drive for the Ekalaka community has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Carter County Events Center in Ekalaka. Donors can make and appointment for the drive by calling Darlene Carter Rose at 775-6431, or by going online at www.bloodhero.com and using sponsor code: Ekalaka. Walk-ins are also welcome at the drive, which is scheduled to run from 1:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m....

The 2017 Positive Choices Youth Conference will be held September 19th and 20th, 2017. This year’s speaker is Kevin Honeycutt. Honeycutt is a Technology Integration Specialist in central Kansas, where he researches and designs programs and trainings with a strong passion for helping students and teachers become successful with educational uses of technology. He has worldwide reach presenting to over 100,000 students and educators each year. Honeycutt has an entertaining and positive message to empower today’s youth to tak...

American Legion Post 60 will hold its annual pancake supper on Sunday, September 24. The post’s fundraiser will be held at the Wagon Wheel Café in Ekalaka from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The supper will feature pancakes and sausage prepared by post members along with coffee and orange juice for drinks. A free will donation will be asked, and 50-50 tickets will be offered for those wanting to participate. New this year will be the drawing for the Post’s rifle raffle, which will be held following the supper. Tickets are $10 each for...

Sagebrush Service Club will once again be sponsoring a Holiday Bazaar in Ekalaka. The annual event is slated for November 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Carter County High School. Free babysitting will be provided throughout the day, and lunch, coffee, and pie will be available. Door prizes will be drawn every 30 minutes. Interested vendors may rent a 8’x6’ space for $20, or a 5’x6’ space for $10.00. Vendors will be able to set up at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the bazaar. To rent a space, or for questions, interes...

The September Carter County Chamber of Commerce meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. As usual, the meeting will be held at Wagon Wheel Café. Interested residents and business people are invited. There’s always room for one more at the table. Actually, there’s room for several; only three showed up for the August meeting. Future plans will be discussed, visitors will be welcomed, and progress will be reported. Those who plan on eating are asked to arrive early....

The annual membership meeting for Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association will be held Thursday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Carter County Events Center. Association members are encouraged to attend and hear a report of activities from the last year as well as recognize employees for their valuable service to the community. Additionally, there will be discussion about progress on the building project, the new facility strategic plan, and tele-medicine services available at the facility. Nominations of Dean Bruce, Dane...

Area EMTs will be conducting an EMT class this fall in Ekalaka. Classes will start in late October. More EMTs are desperately needed to meet the needs of the community. Anyone who may be interested in joining the class is asked to please contact Judy Wright at 406-853-4698 or Deb Yost at 406-861-0544....