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Several Carter County High School classes held reunions over the Days of '85 weekend in Ekalaka. Below are photographs from three of those reunions, including the class of 1977 that held a reunion to celebrate members of the class turning 60 years old this year. A few members of the CCHS Class of 1955 had a small get-together on Monday morning in Ekalaka. Dave Culver, the class valedictorian, was the guest of honor. Culver was in town over the weekend for the Days of...
"Winners" of Dahl Memorial Healthcare's ice bucket challenge, a contest started to raise funds for a walking path around the soon-to-be new facility, were Alex Loudermilk (left) and Ryan Tooke (below). The two employees had the most money donated into jars so they had a bucket of ice water dumped on them after the conclusion of the parade on Main Street, Sunday. Judging from the photos, the winners of the contest may have actually been the losers....
This year's Days of '85 Bump-N-Run started with seventeen super stock cars, including two pickups, and 9 modified cars. Weather cooperated, proving a great day of racing in Ekalaka. There were three super stock heats and one modified heat, all providing a lot of excitement and danger on the track as there was one rollover and a few fires. All in all, there was good racing by those competing. Organizers of the event thank their sponsors, racers, help and the crowd in...
The Carter County Fair Board and Marshall Ranch, sponsors of the 2019 Days of '85 Pet Parade, were pleased with the turnout even though there was one exhibitor less than last year. The entries were colorful and creative and the announcer, Susan Tooke, outdid herself this year with her costume and entertainment! Spectators in the bleacher area crowded in and craned their necks to view the handiwork with much clapping. Really, everyone in attendance was a winner. Category...
Saturday Barrel Racing 1st: Erin Williams 2nd: Maddie Jacobson 3rd: Jackie VanVleet 4th: Brianna Williams 5th: Ava Reno 6th: Kaeley Hutchison Ladies Breakaway 1st: Shayla Howell 2nd: Katy Negaard 3rd: Meza Ham 4th: Kaycee Monnens 5th: Jackie VanVleet 6th: Brooklyn Williams Team Roping 1st: Corben Fisher and Maclain Cathey 2nd: Zane Thompson and Zane Williams 3rd: Jessica Holmes and Joe Painter 4th: Gracy Gilbert and Matt Gilbert 5th: Andy Selle and Don Selle 6th: Kayla William...
Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department, along with the aid of some community volunteers, cleaned Main Street last Thursday prior to the county fair. Each volunteer spent anywhere between three and fourteen hours sweeping and shoveling gravel, sand and dirt off the street. Weeds were also removed from cracks in the pavement and concrete. After the street was swept, the fire department washed the street using fire trucks and equipment. All involved showed pride and spirit in their...
One year ago, a group of local women who dubbed themselves the "Girl Power" group was selling treats, quilts and raffle tickets in Ekalaka to help Diana Harpster-Roby cover costs of donating one of her kidneys. "I cannot express enough gratitude to these girls and the Carter County community for all the support," Harpster-Roby wrote in a letter to the Eagle. The quilt winners were Tammy Meade of Ekalaka and Sandra Nies Homolka, originally from Ekalaka. After all the tickets...
Crowds who attended events during the 2019 Days of '85 Fair and Rodeo over the weekend experienced cooler temperatures than last year. The average high temp from Thursday to Sunday was 85 degrees Fahrenheit, though humidity made it feel warmer. Some of the action from this year's events can be seen here. More photos and event results can be found throughout this issue....
Grant money awarded in April will benefit science students at CCHS this fall. The $5,000 grant from ONEOK, Inc. was used to purchase seven microscopes. Former Ekalaka Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Schrock first told science teacher Chioko Hammel about the grant in February. Hammel knew that the science program was in need of new microscopes and sent back a description of what the microscopes would be used for and how they would benefit her students. In her description,...
Judges had a difficult time picking winners upon conclusion of the 2019 Days of '85 parade due to a large number of entries. The parade was one of the finest in the last several years. Fulton and Betty Jo Castleberry were this year's parade marshals. The competition for best class reunion float this year was tight. The CCHS Class of 1969 won the category with their float "We're Old School." Aboard the float was a miniature replica of the old CCHS high school. The class of...
The Nies clan held their family reunion over the weekend starting July 26 at Camp Needmore. Approximately ninety-five family members were in attendance. There was a lot of visiting, reacquainting and acquainting with those who haven't been to recent reunions or were newcomers. Good food and dancing were enjoyed. Family members traveled from Quebec, Canada, California and many places in between to attend....
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Father Thomas Tobin of Carter County for his tremendous impact on the state of Montana. Through his "Montanan of the Week" initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines' "Montanan of the Week" program by calling D...
There are still a couple of Hunter Education courses available in Region 7 prior to general hunting season. Students must be 10 years old by the first day of class. To register, visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at fwp.mt.gov, click on the Education tab, select Hunter Education and scroll down to Hunter Education Programs. There may be other courses scheduled later in the year, so interested individuals should check back for availability. A hunter education course will take place in Terry from August 26 through...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare’s ice bucket challenge will be coming to a close on Sunday, August 11 following the Days of ‘85 parade. The challenge was started at the beginning of July by employees in order to raise funds to build a walking path around the block of the new facility. Individuals can still donate during the Carter County Fair at Stompin’ Grounds on Main Street. The ice bucket dump will take place on the triangle immediately following the parade. The winner of a live auction will get to dump the bucket of ice water...
Kathryn Wright officially assumed her superintendent duties at Ekalaka Public Schools on July 9. The Rapid, City South Dakota native first visited the area eleven years ago and “fell in love” with Ekalaka’s skies. Wright completed undergraduate studies in elementary education at Black Hills State University. She then attended the University of South Dakota and obtained a graduate degree in educational leadership to be a K-12 principal. After three years teaching sixth grade on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Wright spent four...
Carter County Museum's Annual Dino Shindig was again a Argentinosaurus-sized success this year. In its seventh year, the event has become one of the more anticipated summer events in Ekalaka, and each year, an expanded slate of activities has helped it to grow. At least four hundred and sixty-four attended talks and family activities on Saturday, similar to last year's totals. However, museum director Sabre Moore told the Eagle that the talks held at St. Elizabeth Lutheran...
Weather cooperated during the inaugural Beaver Creek Rendezvous Charity Shoot on July 20. Shooters competed in a standing 100 yard scoped target shoot and a standing silhouette target shoot with a scoped .22 rim-fire rifle. There was also a competition for participants between the ages of 12 and 17 as well as a game shoot. Doug Bonsell won the long range shoot. Buck Kratzer took second and Aidan Wyrwas finished third. Buck Kratzer won the adult silhouette shoot, Jerry Wyrwas...
Stephen Christopher Tauck was born July 5, 2019 at 11:41 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. and measuring 19.5 inches long. His parents are Shaun and Lisa Tauck of Hammond. Proud grandparents are Rod and Teresa Tauck, Hammond, and Dave and Charlene Rowzer, Indianapolis, Indiana. Great-grandmothers are Faye Kennedy, Ekalaka, and Vera Tauck, Glendive....
Fulton and Betty Jo Castleberry both grew up in Carter County and graduated from Carter County High School. Fulton grew up in Ekalaka and Betty Jo (LaBree) Castleberry grew up on O'Fallon Creek 17 miles northwest of Ekalaka. They were married in 1957 while Fulton was serving in the army and returned to Ekalaka in 1966 when they purchased the ranch his grandfather had started in 1895. The Days of '85 have special meaning to them as Fulton's grandfather, Frank Castleberry,...
The Dahl Memorial clinic, business office and lab will be closed on August 9 for the Days of ‘85 Fair. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, August 12....
Just before 1 a.m. last Friday, a tornado touched down at the Higgins Ranch a few miles northeast of Ridgeway. According to a report from the National Weather Service, the tornado was classified as an EF-1 with winds between 86 and 110 miles per hour. It was approximately 50 yards wide and on the ground for nearly 200 yards. Crystal Higgins told the Eagle that the tornado came through at 12:44 a.m., as evidenced by a security camera that captured a few seconds of footage...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association is thrilled to announce the addition of another healthcare provider! Alex Loudermilk, a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), will be starting on August 2 and will be working in the clinic on Mondays and Fridays. Loudermilk was born and raised on a ranch near Mill Iron and graduated from Carter County High School in 2003. She then moved to Billings and graduated from Montana State University with her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 2007. Louderm...
We’re full swing into summer. The pool is open and swimming lessons just wrapped up for the season. The Chamber’s 4th of July Bash on Main Street was a success as attendees had a great time playing games, dancing on Main Street and watching the awesome fireworks display. This weekend Carter County Museum’s Dino Shindig is taking place. Saturday will be a day full of activities. There will be speakers throughout the day and activities for kids and adults including a scavenger hunt, photo booth, arts and crafts, vintage car s...
Nineteen people donated blood at last week’s community blood drive held at Carter County Events Center. Of those, seven had appointments and four were new donors. In total, 23 units of blood were donated. Sam Cook won the drive’s door prize, $25 worth of Carter County Chamber of Commerce chamber bucks. The next drive blood drive in Ekalaka has been scheduled for September....
Registration for classes at Carter County High School and Ekalaka Junior High School, grades 7-12, will be Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9, at Carter County High School from noon to 4 p.m. If a student is unavailable for these dates, he/she may call the school at 406-775-8767 to set up another time....
