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Western historian J. Evetts Haley proclaimed that L.A. Huffman's photographic work "surpasses all for historic subject matter close to the range." Laton Alton Huffman was born on October 31, 1854, on a frontier farm in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Perrin C. and Chastina (Baird) Huffman. L.A. learned photography from his parents, and the business briefly operated as P.C. Huffman & Son. By 1876, L.A. had moved 15 miles south to Postville to open his own studio. Among various ende...
1-03-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October 3, 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 Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am. There was no public comment Fallon/ Carter County Extension Agent Amanda Williams and Sabre Moore Camp Needmore Board member called in to the meeting to recommend David...
This year, the Eagle will be publishing a section in the November 11th issue honoring area veterans. Please let us know if you would like to add yourself or a loved one. Please provide the Eagle with A Service Photo; Name, Date of Birth; Date of Death (if applicable); Service Branch; Highest Rank; Hometown; Family; Connection to Carter County.; Location(s) where serving; and Duties. Email [email protected]; call 406-775-6245; stop by in person or use the message box by November 1st, 2022 to ensure the photo and listing...
Kylie Kate Nies is excited to announce the arrival of her brother, Luke James Nies. He was born September 22, weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches long. Luke's parents are Matt and Ami Nies of Ekalaka. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Karen Nies of Ekalaka. Maternal grandparents are Robin Markuson of Ekalaka and the late Tyler Markuson....
Town Office: (September 21, 2022) A. Call Meeting to Order at 5 p.m. a. Roll Call Council Libby, Melissa, Jimmy b. Employees Present Mariah, Colby c. Appointed Officials Present Buck, Jennifer B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Sherriff’s dialog: none D. Public Comment: none E. Action Items a. Consent Agenda i. Zoning: Elizabeth Barth – Bird Coop 1. Melissa moves to table as there’s no quorum, Libby abstaining to vote. Jim seconded; no further discussion – motion passed. b. Town Survey i. Grant will only cover $50k. We can take di...
Cowboy. Rancher. Pickup Man. Pilot. Sheepman. Neighbor. Friend. It doesn't matter how you describe Jim Wilson, but most people who know him will say that he is a true example of the Western way of life. He always said that starting at about six years old, he knew he wanted to be a cowboy, and he wanted to be the best cowboy. Robert J. Wilson was born in Broadus, Montana, on May 15, 1945, the eldest of three boys, to Bob & Betty Wilson. At that time, they were employed by...
Ekalaka resident Les Poland recently returned from an unforgettable trip. The short, three-day journey was an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. that allowed him and around 25 other military veterans the opportunity to visit many of the area's memorials. "It was a very humbling experience," Poland said about the trip. "I was not for want of anything." Poland told the Eagle on Wednesday that the only stipulation to going on an Honor Flight to D.C. is being a veteran....
On September 26, Ekalaka Elementary School held its August/September Behavior BARK Awards. BARK, a new program implemented by Ekalaka Public Schools Guidance Counselor Carol Spencer, stands for Be Respectable, Act Responsible, Remember Safety, and Kindness matters. Each month the students will work on a specific character trait, and this month was respect. Kindergarten through sixth-grade teachers each chose a student or students with behaviors revolving around a behavior....
October 1st found almost 70 people at the Alzada Community Hall celebrating the arrival of fall and the coming together of community. Doors opened at 4 o'clock with games inside and outside provided by Ashlee Thomas. She also headed up Alzada Community Club's last-minute silent auction which brought in almost $300. It was a great time to relax, visit and enjoy the beautiful weather. It rained in the morning which led to a cool, windless evening perfect for sitting outside...
9-19-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 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; Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Rosencranz at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. Carter County Public Health Officer interview. Guests: Health Board President Steve DeFord, Clerk and Recorder...
Ekalaka Community Choir members will begin practicing for upcoming Christmas performances on Tuesday, October 18th, beginning at 7 p.m. Practices will take place at St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Ekalaka. The choir is under the direction of Ekalaka Public Schools Music Teacher Whitney Hamblin. Rena Tauck will serve as pianist. All are invited to join and share their musical talents as the choir is still seeking members.. Members can be anyone from the community. For more information contact Celinda Hamblin at...
Sixty-one people were in attendance for Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's annual meeting last week. Rusty Spencer and Marilyn Schultz were elected to the board of directors. Several employees were recognized for their years of service at the annual meeting. Shannon Volmer and Michelle Mehling were recognized for five years of service. Sharon Baker and Raquel Mitchell were recognized for 15 years, and Deb Yost was recognized for 30 years. Also of note, Patty Rogers is...
From a young age, Ekalaka native Clinton Lesh witnessed how the hands of a man through agriculture could shape the often inhospitable elements of the Montana landscape. He has since adapted the tools and materials once used to build a barb-wire fence into a new form. Lesh is an artist, a creator, a storyteller: a metal sculptor. He works primarily with steel, fire, acid and a vast array of tools. Currently a large piece of Lesh's artwork is on display at a newly renovated...
Charles Cook and his wife, Gail, moved to Ekalaka on August 1st. He started to learn about Ekalaka, though, shortly after Highway 323 became fully paved. Cook was working in administration at Poplar at the time, and started driving the newly finished highway on trips from Poplar to Belle Fourche, SD where he grew up. "We purchased a home to renovate in Ekalaka in July for retirement," he told the Eagle on Wednesday. Cook said the couple considered moving to many other small...
Ekalaka Public Schools Principal Brian Purnell has been working in education since 2006. Purnell grew up in the cattle ranching town of John Day, Oregon, a town similar in size to Baker. He finished high school in 2001 and then attended Corbin University in Salem, Oregon, graduating with an elementary education degree in 2006. He told the Eagle on Wednesday that he played baseball for four years at Corbin, and that it helped pay for his schooling. Purnell is a big time sports...
8-31-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday 31, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 and there was no public comment. The Commission approved payroll in the amount of $277,511.03 and claims in the amount of $455,027.50. Carter County Attorney Corbit...
The Dawson College Foundation was recently blown away when it received a nearly $1.8 million endowment, the largest donation ever received by the foundation to date, from a family dedicated to bolstering education in Eastern Montana. The money was left to the foundation by the late Ellis and Irene Jones, a local couple who lived and worked throughout Eastern Montana for decades. Additionally, Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka and a nursing home in Wibaux received $150,000...
Viewers across the state can grab a stool at a charming diner on Montana's Hi-Line and dig in the dirt near Ekalaka when the newest episode of "Backroads of Montana" airs on Montana PBS at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. Longtime producer John Twiggs hosts the episode, "Diners & Dinos," from the Madison County Fair in Twin Bridges. The program will have subsequent airings at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29; 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1; 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2; and 2:30 a.m. Monday, Oct....
Editor's note: Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's annual meeting is scheduled for September 22 at 6 p.m. in the physical therapy room, located on the second floor of the new facility. Two positions on the association's board of directors are up for election this year. Following is information submitted by three candidates for the two board positions, published as they were received. Melody Loken I am seeking reelection to the Board of Directors of Dahl Memorial Healthcare...
6 CCHS Homecoming King J.W. Elmore and Queen Carly Aho were crowned at coronation in the school's Tuggle Room on Tuesday. From left: Heidi LaBree, Avory Matthews, King J.W. Elmore, Queen Carly Aho, Cardell Laughery, Tyra O'Connor....
Forty ropers made their way to Ekalaka Track & Arena on Sunday to compete in this year's Puptown Invitational Round Robin Roping. Al Knight won first place header and Cotey Hanson won first place heeler. The overall fast time for the day was Kevin Rahn and Chuck Graham with a 5.66 second run....
8-31-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday 31, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 and there was no public comment. The Commission approved payroll in the amount of $277,511.03 and claims in the amount of $455,027.50. Carter County Attorney Corbit...
On September 2, the Carter County FCCLA Chapter (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) painted blue Bulldog paws that begin on Speelmon Street and end at the school. Fourteen members and one future member were present. After they painted the paws the chapter went back to the school to Mrs. Amy Walker's FCS room where they enjoyed pizza, lemonade and ice cream. The chapter was thankful to all who helped, especially to the CCHS Class of 2021 for donating all of the...
8-25-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday 25, 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 Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 and there was no public comment. Carl Knapp Road and Bridge Supervisor joined the meeting to discuss updating the lease for the Brence Gravel Pit. Commissioner Watkins made the...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association recently announced that there will again be a local three-day health fair event in 2023. More lab tests will be offered than in years past, with announcements on various new tests coming in the near future. Staff at Dahl Memorial have taken considerable precautions due to the recent pandemic, but now it’s time to move forward, paying particular attention to health risk symptoms and protecting the general wellbeing of the local community. Over the last several months, the association has m...
