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This year, Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department members collectively made the decision to put on a fireworks display on Independence Day for residents and visitors of the Town of Ekalaka to enjoy. EVFD is currently seeking donations in order to purchase the fireworks. Persons who would like to donate should reach out to any member of the local fire department. The display may be enjoyed by all in and around town at dark on Thursday, July 4th....
The Eagle recently received a list of winners for the games and leagues held during Summit Basketball Camp in Ekalaka earlier this month. 3rd & 4th Boys & Girls Hot Shot: Bane Jardee 1-on-1: Bane Jardee Shooting League: Thunder; Bane Jardee, Cambri Jesperson, Lennon Thomas, Hiro Hammel K-2nd Boys Hot Shot: Ty Smith 1-on-1: Ty Smith, Jennings Walker K-2nd Girls Hot Shot: Zoey Hansen 1-on-1: Mai Hammel K-2nd Boys & Girls Shooting League: Bucks; Ty Smith, Kayzlee DeFrance, Claire Brence K-4th Boys & Girls Top Three Dunks: Ty...
A large crowd enjoyed the Ernest Tooke Memorial Match Bronc Ride and Futurity on Sunday afternoon at Ekalaka Track and Arena. The high temperature for the day reached 93 degrees....
5-23-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 23, 2024, 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 received a call from Bob Donndelinger from Victory Insu...
Town Office, 103 N Main Street May 1st, 2024 1) Call Regular Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council - Mayor Buck Kratzer called meeting to order. Melissa Lovec, Andrew Wright were present Richard Brown resigned 5 minutes prior to the meeting and Council member Rex McCord was absent. b) Employees Present - Elston Loken and Calvin Jensen c) Appointed Officials Present - Kamely Harkins 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment/Complaints - No public comment. Town received a...
Locals Garth and Myrna Tooke had their 60th wedding anniversary on June 13th. The couple celebrated the diamond anniversary on June 16th at St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Ekalaka surrounded by a large group of family and friends. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Tooke!...
Ione (Parks) Anderson was born in Ekalaka, June 19, 1924 to Jess and Marie Parks. On Wednesday, Anderson celebrated her 100th birthday. Anderson's family lived on a homestead in the Chalk Buttes where she attended grade school. Her family eventually moved into Ekalaka on the property Dean and Gloria Parks now reside at. "Her lifestyle was not easy. It was a rugged, tough existence," said her son-in-law Jim Stoltz about her early years on the homestead. Anderson then moved to...
Eleven communities across Montana are receiving $19,600 for Reimagine What is Possible Grants to support community development projects. Reimagining Rural is a program spearheaded by MSU Extension in conjunction with the Montana Community Foundation and other partners. The program provides small towns with opportunities and resources to shape their future. Tara Mastel, the program lead of MSU Extension's community vitality program, describes Reimagining Rural as an initiative aimed at boosting volunteer involvement in rural a...
Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. members gathered at the Fallon County Fairgrounds in Baker, Montana, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, for the Mid-Rivers Annual Meeting. Items of business included electing three Cooperative Trustees, informing members of the cooperative's financial performance and future plans, and awarding scholarships to area students. Steve Zachmann, Mayor of Baker, gave the welcome speech and thanked Mid-Rivers for hosting the event in Baker. Pastor Mike...
Ekalaka Bible Church will be hosting vacation bible school beginning Friday, June 28th, continuing each Friday through the end of July. The school will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for children ages kindergarten through sixth grade who are invited to ‘go deeper into the great jungle journey.” Attendees will learn about the Bible and how God guides lives. There will be an obstacle course, goofy Frisbee golf, races and more silly fun. There will also be story time, songs, memory verses, snacks and craft time. On the fin...
It was a special day at Powell, Wyoming high school as four young women, all with the last name of Brence, were among those receiving their diplomas on May 19. These red-headed, blue-eyed quadruplets share a unique bond, as they were all born on April 27, 2006. The statistics reveal a one in 671,000 chance of their multiple birth. While they look remarkably similar in appearance, they also share a deep connection to the land. Each will pursue careers grounded in agriculture....
The 2024 Summit Basketball Camp will take place at Carter County High School in Ekalaka on Monday, June 17th and Tuesday, June 18th this year. The camp cost is $50.This year, boys and girls ages kindergarten through fourth grade are able to participate. The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days. Campers attending will learn fundamentals such as passing, dribbling, shooting and defense. They will also play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 competition. Registration...
5-20-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. Rod Tauck, Chairman, was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Vice-Chairman Mike Watkins. County Custodian Kristy Bruce stepped into the meeting with an update on her...
FOURTH QUARTER HONOR ROLL HS A HONOR ROLL (3.5 GPA or higher) Braxton Bucholz Brynn Loehding Chace Loehding Corlan Laughery Danica Shepherd Jadyn McGraw Jillian McGraw Justin Wyatt Melton Kendall Kittelmann Kendra Tooke Nasya O'Connor Nicole O'Connell Roger Beach Ryker Carroll Travis Schallenberger JH A HONOR ROLL Alivia Foxley Allie Shepherd Ayla Yates Ella Wright Holland Lovec Keli Melton Kira Kratzer Lily Schallenberger Oakley Spring Tiernan O'Connor HS B HONOR ROLL (3.0 -...
Countywide voter turnout for Tuesday's primary election was fifty-eight percent, about average for a primary election over the last 10 years. In 2022, sixty-three percent of voters turned out for the primary. In total, 555 ballots were cast from the county's 952 resistered voters this year. Precinct 1 (Alzada) had the best voter turnout at 64 percent, Precinct 3 (Hammond) had a 63 percent turnout, Precinct 14 (Rural Ekalaka) had a 60 percent turnout and Precinct 13 (Ekalaka)...
5-13-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 13, 2024, 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. There was discussion regarding the parking in front of the Senior...
Brandy Hansen of Ekalaka was recently named to the Dickinson State University President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher in order to be named to the President’s List at DSU. The university’s mission is to provide high-quality accessible programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support scholarly and creative activities, and to provide services relevant to the economy, health and quality of life for t...
4-30-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 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. Public comment - Commissioner Castleberry attended the Eastern Montana Economic Development...
On May 4th, Kennedy Tooke graduated with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota. The graduation ceremony took place in Casper, Wyoming. Kennedy, the daughter of Kim and JO Tooke of Ekalaka, has shown exceptional dedication and perseverance throughout her academic journey. Her commitment to the field of occupational therapy has culminated in this prestigious degree, reflecting her passion for helping others and her desire to make a positive...
Bella Rae Jensen of Ekalaka was crowned Miss Southeast Montana Rodeo Teen 2024 at this year's Miles City Bucking Horse Sale on May 18th in Miles City. Jensen won the title at a May 11th pageant in Miles City. Two years ago, Jensen was crowned Miss Southeast Montana Rodeo Princess 2022 at the bucking horse sale. During this year's bucking horse, Jensen said she enjoyed carrying the flags during the grand entries each day, especially on Sunday when she was honored to carry the...
The Fallon-Carter Homemakers Spring Council meeting was attended by about 35 members and guests. The host club, Homemaker's Heritage, had decorated with items to follow their theme "It's an Upcycle World". The meeting was May 23 at Hope Baptist Church near Ridgway. Members and guests from the clubs in Carter County: Diligent Doers, Albion 400, Homemaker's Heritage and Puptown Pioneers and the club in Fallon County: the Willard Homemakers were invited to attend. The meeting...
A local veterans group led in a traditional observance at Beaver Lodge Cemetery on May 27th in honor of fallen service members for Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971....
Carter County voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the upcoming primary election on June 4th. With the election looming, the Eagle asked both republican candidates for Carter County Commissioner from District No. 3 the same four questions. Following are their answers. Challenger Dan Dinstel What do you see as the most pressing needs for infrastructure or capital projects in the county? I've spent time during this campaign speaking with taxpayers about their...
Emswiler Pool opened on Memorial Day, May 27th in Ekalaka this year. Last year the pool opened on June 16th; it opened on June 27th in 2022. Forty-two kids made their way to the pool on opening day to enjoy their start to summer-even though the temperature only hit a high of 66 degrees on Monday. At this point, it is still unknown whether or not the pool will be able to host swimming lessons this season. Following is information regarding Emswiler Pool for this summer. HOURS...
Commencement exercises for the Carter County High School Class of 2024 were held on Saturday. A large crowd of family and friends gathered inside the gymnasium to wish the graduating class well. Longtime Carter County High School teacher Miss Maxine Morgan delivered the commencement address. Miss Morgan is retiring after the current school year. Valedictorian was Kendall Kittelmann; salutatorian was Brynn Loehding....
