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SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLL A HONOR ROLL (3.5 GPA or higher) Kendall Kittelmann Chace Loehding Tyra O’Connor Jaden Pardee Danica Shepherd Corlan Laughery Brynn Loehding Nasya O’Connor Kendall Shepherd Kendra Tooke Carly Aho Wyatt Melton Natalie Foxley Heidi LaBree Adlen Yates Travis Schallenberger Nicole O’Connell Christian Ashbrook Edie Peters Codi Melton Tracy Wilson Tiernan O’Connor Alivia Foxley Ayla Yates Keli Melton B HONOR ROLL (3.0 - 3.49 GPA) Jadyn McGraw Cole Rost Brayden Bucholz Braden Montgomery Kendra Matthew...
Lena Leigh Klauzer was born at 10:13 p.m. on January 20, 2023 at Glendive Medical Center to parents Justin and Danica Klauzer of Baker. She weighed in at 6 pounds 6 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Lena joins excited sisters Lilly and Kollie. Grandparents include Barb Klauzer of Belfield, North Dakota; Bob and Barb Cole of Hidden Valley Lake, California; and June Gillison of Baker....
1-09-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday January 09, 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 was present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. Treasurer Jesi Pierson presented the Treasurers report; cash reports and Journal Vouchers from report Ll00 dated 10/22/2022- 12/22/22. Jesi has also received...
A historical sign on the edge of town states Ekalaka was established in 1885 by a bison hunter who set out to erect an "edifice for the eradication of ennui." His wagon became stuck in the snow, and that's the point where he started the underpinnings of a community. His explanation was "Hell, any place in Montana is a good place for a saloon." He unloaded the lumber he had in the wagon and commenced construction on the spot. However, the town wasn't named after this initial...
The bar graph at left shows precipitation totals for each month in Ekalaka over the last four years, as well as the all-time average precipitation for each month in Ekalaka since 1896 (shown in red). Total yearly precipitation in Ekalaka was 25.41 inches in 2019, 13.75 inches in 2020, 12.89 inches in 2021, and 18.33 inches in 2022. The all-time average yearly precipitation total for Ekalaka is 15.31 inches....
Two representatives from High Plains Architects of Billings were at Carter County Museum in Ekalaka on Tuesday to discuss a community plan with over forty members of the public in attendance. A Montana Main Street Project grant of $40,000 that was awarded last calendar year is providing the largest percentage of the funding for the plan. Randy Hafer, High Plains Architects president, and John Sanford, project designer, showed a slideshow including preliminary ideas of what...
High Plains Architects, an award-winning architecture and planning firm located in Billings, is currently working on a comprehensive community master plan for the Town of Ekalaka. A public meeting for community feedback will be held at The Carter County Museum on Tuesday, January 17th at 5:30 p.m. Community members and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Public participation in the planning process is crucial in i...
3-30-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday, December 30, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chairman; and Mike Watkins, member was present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. Bob Jacobs joined the meeting for an update on Old Hospital boiler room water shut off. There was a space heater in place during the cold...
Most recent contributions to Beaver Lodge Cemetery Erlend Laird: Linda Harpster Kaden Montgomery: Linda Harpster, Dave & Alice Johnstone Fern & Rudy Lovec: Ted Lovec Jim & Ruth Benjamin: Ben & Eileen Strad & Kent Benjamin Keith Larson: Keith Larson Estate V.E. & Ada Figg: Marlene Tesch Kalstroms, Hubbards, VanRanslers: Linda Robustelli Larry Tauck: Randy & Donna Morris, Robert & Gay Arpan, Betty Carroll, Dave & Alice Johnstone, Garth & Myrna Tooke, Jerry & Betty Cline Joy Neumann: Debbie & Tim Irion James Gross, Violet...
On December 20th, Ekalaka Elementary School held its December Behavioral BARK awards. BARK is an acronym for Be Respectable, Act Responsible, Remember Safety and Kindness Matters. Each month, students at Ekalaka Elementary work on a specific character trait. During December that trait was kindness....
Area residents are invited to join senior exercise classes, which will be held Mondays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. inside the physical therapy room at Dahl Memorial Healthcare. Classes begin on Monday, January 9th. The class is led by Betty Cline, a former health and physical education teacher. Each class will last about 50 minutes and is free to those participating. The class includes some cardio work, stretching, strengthening, balance, and coordination exercises. Many of the exercises are geared toward the Silver Sneaker...
New and re-elected officials for Carter County were sworn into office on December 30, 2022 at Carter County Courthouse in Ekalaka. Those who swore their oath to discharge their duties in the respective positions are: Judy Wright, Carter County Clerk and Recorder; Kathleen "Kathy" Rosencranz, Carter County Justice of the Peace; Jesi Pierson, Carter County Treasurer/Assessor; Pamela J. Castleberry, Carter County Commissioner District 2; Corbit S. Harrington, Carter County...
3-19-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 19, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; and Mike Watkins, member was present. Rod Tauck, Vice Chairman was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. Bob Jacobs, maintenance joined the meeting with a snow removal up-date. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp joined the...
Local Marlene Waterland was a recent winner of a successful raffle held by the Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department. Waterland won a $500 Visa gift card that can be used anywhere on a $10 ticket. She thanked not only EVFD, but also all who supported the department in its fund raising efforts....
Recently, Sagebrush Service Club announced the winners of their annual Christmas lighting contest. First place this year went to Gary and Nita Schallenberger, second place went to Mark and Judy Wright, and third place went to Eric and Lena Lovelace. Judges also gave the top decorated business prize to Summit National Bank. In a note to the Eagle one of the contest organizers wrote: “Thank you to all in the community who added some festive cheer to the town. Thank you for decorating....
Chadron State College's combined undergraduate and graduate winter commencement exercises were canceled Dec. 16, due to heavy snowfall and high winds. Tanner McInerney of Alzada completed a Bachelor of Arts at the end of the fall, 2022 semester. Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. As a public institution with its roots in teacher education, Chadron State takes pride in its...
Rocky Mountain College in Billings recently announced the undergraduate honor rolls for the 2022 fall semester. The Dean’s List includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.99 for the semester. Mick O’Connor of Ekalaka was named a high honors student for maintaining a 4.0 GPA for the semester....
Hawks Home Dear Santa, Santa, how are you doing? I'm doing great. Who's your oldest elf? Can you give me your address? I really want to meet you. Where's your workshop? I would like makeup, please. Thank you, Kay Dear Santa, How are you? I am 9 years old. What year was Rudolph born? Tell Jack, my elf, he's the most special elf. Are Mrs. Claus's cookies good? I have been good, but not perfect. I would like some Ertl Farm equipment in 1/64 scale. How many elves do you have?...
3-05-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 05, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chairman; and Mike Watkins, member was present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. The Commission reviewed the lease agreements and contract between the County and various businesses. Commissioner Tauck made the motion to...
According to the National Weather Service, the total snowfall accumulation in Ekalaka from Tuesday through Friday of last week was 25 inches. An additional 1.4 inches was recorded throughout the remainder of the weekend. Total snowfall for the month as of December 20th was 32 inches, and the current snow depth in town was measured at 21 inches. December of 2022 has already seen more snowfall than at least any other December this century, according to the NWS. The next highest...
Town Office: November 16, 2022, 5 p.m. A. Call Meeting to Order at 5:08 p.m. a. Roll Call Council: LIBBY BARTH, ANDY WRIGHT, AND MELISSA LOVEC (VIA ZOOM) b. Employees Present: COLBY DIEDE c. Appointed Officials Present: BUCK KRATZER, TERI JUMP, JENNIFER WILLIAMS B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Comment: NONE - Council President Barth made a motion to adjust agenda order to sign in new council member, Rex McCord. Council Member Wright seconded; no further discussion, motion passed. - Council Member Wright moved to appoint...
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc. recently announced that Kayl Hadley of Plevna, Montana was chosen as the 2023 Washington D.C. Youth Tour winner. Kayl, the daughter of Jeff and Josi Hadley, is currently a sophomore at Baker High School. This year students were asked if they could witness one historical moment firsthand, what would it be and why? Kayl chose the Apollo 11 Moon Landing stating that "this moment in history exemplifies one of the greatest technological, far-fetc...
A program honoring all area veterans took place last week at Carter County High School on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The event was originally scheduled to take place on Veterans Day, but was rescheduled due to inclement weather....
The CCHS drama class performed at their annual Dinner Theater last Thursday. This year, the class put on an original production entitled "Hospitals Can Be Murder." The story was set in an old military hospital. Performers included Zander Ashbrook, Barbara Rose Elmore, Travis Shallenberger, Jenna Elmore, Jolyn Elmore, Alivia Foxley, Tristan Reynolds, Abagayel Stonebrink, and Ayla Yates. The local FCCLA chapter provided the dinner portion of the evening, chicken cordon bleu...
The Puptown Wranglers 4-H Club held its organizational meeting on 11/13/22. New officers for this year are: President Heidi Labree, Vice President Corlan Laughery, Secretary Bella Jensen, Treasurer Preston Jensen, Reporters Lily Schallenberger and Cora Wright, Historians Ella Wright and Tiernan O’Conner, Flag Keeper: Cai Jespersen, Game Leaders: Judd Walker, Jenry Walker, Matthew Claeys and Oakley Spring, Refreshments Organizers: Maggie Eshelman, Sage Deford, Samantha Deford and Tristan Reynolds. Other business the club d...
