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7-27-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, July, 27, 2023 in the Carter County Commission Board meeting room of Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman; Mike Watkins, Vice-Chair; Pamela J. Castleberry, Member, was present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp joined the meeting to review probation period for employee Justin Kerr. Commissioner Watkins made the motion...
After a six-year investigation, seven people have been charged in connection to an illegal hunting scheme centered around a ranch in Carter County. While most of the defendants in the case are from out of state, at least one is a Carter County resident. The alleged incident took place on ranch land owner by Tyree O'Connor in Carter and Powder River Counties. Both O'Connor and an associate of his, Larry Bergman, are accused of operating as an unlicensed outfitter on the O'Conno...
submitted by Lily Schallenberger, Reporter The Puptown Wranglers 4-H club had their monthly meeting on July 25, 2023 at the Carter County Events Center. Our Roll call was, “What is your favorite summer activity?” Fourteen members and 8 adult leaders were present. We did a large animal round robin showmanship clinic. Round Robin is a show when you show each large animal. You can only get to that show if you get grand or reserve champion in a showmanship class. We also came up with our parade float idea for the parade on Mai...
submitted by Janet Nies Dill The 36th Nies Clan reunion brought early-bird campers trying to get the best parking spots before the heat set in. New picnic tables outside the mess hall at Camp Needmore were perfect for visiting. Frank Kaeding tidied the kitchen from the prior weekend's Dino Dig and kept the beverages stocked. Friday started with an early cemetery visit to Nies ancestors. The new Nies Clan Reunion est. 1953 flag provided by Terra Nies Doll made a good backdrop...
7-17-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met on Monday July 17, 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 were present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. Lee LaBree, Larry Pelster and Ralph Brownfield called into the meeting for public comment on the longevity policy. Commissioner Castleberry made the motion to sign and return the Secure...
submitted by Steve DeFord The Kalbach Family Singers musical group consists of a father and mother, Steve and Jessica, and their children Susanna (12) and Jason (8). Steve and Jessica have been involved in playing music and singing together since their marriage in 2007. Prior to that, they both played music with other groups. Music is one of the special gifts from God and they love sharing it with others. They have taught guitar, violin, and mandolin to many students through t...
The first of two anticipated trials in the homicide investigation of Fallon resident Isaac Carrier is set to begin in August and has been moved to Dawson County, and those called for jury duty will need to plan on commuting. The first defendant in the case, Jake Burghduff, will appear for trial at the Dawson County Courthouse starting Aug. 21. Burghduff has been charged with deliberate homicide, arson and tampering with physical evidence, all felonies. According to Prairie County attorney Dan Rice, discussion on moving the lo...
submitted by Charlene Mehling Frank Mehling was born at Bayard, Nebraska to parents Irving and Gladys Mehling. His brother, Harlan, was born there also. The area is farming country and Irving wanted to do ranching. At that time there were ranches available in the Ekalaka area so they moved to the area in 1949 and purchased the Pruess ranch 10 miles north of Ekalaka. They named it Medicine Rocks Ranch due to the beautiful neighboring scenery which later became a state park....
The Bluestems are a band of brothers and sisters from Elgin, North Dakota. These youngsters have entertained at festivals and fairs throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Their instrumental talent is beyond their years and amazes audiences wherever they perform! The band is currently made up of Mya, on fiddle and lead vocals; Mercedes, on guitar and mandolin; Malachi, on banjo and harmony vocals; and Micah, on bass. Their little sister Molly sometimes...
submitted by Roger Thieme Members of the Brence Family gathered in Ekalaka on June 9th and 10th, 2023. Jeri and Roger Thieme hosted the two day event at their residence and yard. Larry Brence brought a large tent that was put up in the backyard, providing much needed shade as well as shelter from any possible thunderstorm passing by. Various family members brought food and helped prepare it as well. Kathy Keneally, Charlie and Gail Brence, and Jeri and Roger Thieme went above...
Huntley Reu Grover was born at 10:50 p.m. on July 19th, 2023 in Billings to parents Hunter and Annette Grover. She weighed in at eight pounds 2 ounces and measured 19.25 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Eric and Melissa Lovec of Ekalaka. Paternal grandparents are Jason and Stephanie Grover of Lewistown....
The Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club held their June meeting on the 11th at the Alzada Hall. Market sheep and goat weigh-ins were held before the meeting. Members set the date for lake day on July 21st at Orman Dam. They also set the date for the Fireman’s BBQ on August 2 at 6 p.m. at the Alzada Hall. Natalie gave an illustrated talk on DNA Fingerprinting and Alivia gave one on Biome Presentation Tropical Pacific Ocean. Amanda from the extension office held a knot tying workshop after the meeting. The July meeting was held on the 2...
Plans for the Days of ‘85 are continuing as the event draws nearer. The annual county fair and rodeo is quickly approaching and will take place August 10th through August 13th. On Thursday, August 10th, sheep dog trials will be taking place at Ekalaka Track and Arena. A silent auction will begin at the library and animal shows will also be taking place. On Friday a dodgeball tournament will be taking place at the town park. At noon the pet parade will begin at the fairgrounds. The Firemen’s Barbecue will take place at the...
From the youngest to the oldest attendees at the Dino Shindig July 22-23 in Ekalaka, the participants were fascinated by the speakers from all over the world sharing their latest research and collecting skills. The younger attendees were learning the names of common dinosaur species by coloring masks, viewing the exhibits in the museum and digging in sand for treasures. Older participants were digging alongside experts at active fossil field sites in Carter County. The Dino...
Three local boys are being charged with several felonies in both Carter County and Fallon County following a series of incidents targeting juvenile females last year. Two of the defendants, Tucker Tooke and Sylvan "Royce" Tooke, were both minors at the time of the incidents and were arraigned as such earlier this year, but they have since turned 18 years of age. The third defendant, Turner Tooke, was an adult at the time of the incident. The incidents occurred last year but...
6-30-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met on Friday June 30, 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 were present. Tricia Lovec, Senior Coordinator and Judy Wright, Clerk and Recorder joined the meeting. Tricia reported the meals on wheels driver will be on medical leave. Tricia will look into having one of the senior transport drivers deliver me...
The general municipal election for the Town of Ekalaka, slated for November 7th, will be a mail ballot election this year. The Carter County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will mail ballots to all registered active voters who reside within the boundaries of Ekalaka. Active electors will be able to vote in the privacy of their own homes. A municipal primary election that would have taken place in September was canceled due to a lack of candidates. Four Town of Ekalaka positions are up for election in 2023. The positions are an u...
The Annual Dino Shindig will kick off its eleventh season - bringing visitors into Ekalaka from all over the world - this weekend. Dino enthusiasts, many of whom arrive in Ekalaka earlier throughout the summer, will hear lectures from leading paleontologists, partake in kids activities, dance the night away, catch a film premiere, join a science and cultural history gathering at Medicine Rocks State Park, go on a nature hike and much more. Beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday, fa...
submitted by Tracey Walker The Carter County Veterans Park is on its way up! This project started pre-covid. The Town of Ekalaka has allowed Perso Park to be the construction site of a tribute to local veterans, taking down the gazebo that once stood to make room. There have been meetings had, plans laid, donations made and bids sought. However, the price of materials skyrocketed post covid and best laid plans fell a little behind financially, putting the project in neutral. L...
Locals enjoying their Fourth of July holiday evening last week likely noticed cooler than normal temperatures. In fact, a record low was recorded the following morning on July 5th, when the mercury dipped to 38 degrees in Ekalaka. Ekalaka’s record high for July 5th of 108 degrees occurred in 1936. Normal high and low temps for the date are 83 degrees and 55 degrees, respectively....
This year's Carter County Days of '85 parade is quickly approaching. With the fair four weeks away, now is the time for businesses, farms and ranches, churches, organizations and classes holding reunions to start brainstorming winning float ideas. "Wheat Stands & Cattle Brands" is this year's fair and parade theme. The parade is scheduled for Sunday, August 13th at 11 a.m. Entries for the parade are due by Friday, August 11th. Late entries may be accepted, but will not be...
The trial for one of the suspects in the homicide investigation of Fallon resident Isaac Carrier has been moved back to next year while the other is still scheduled for later this summer. Planning for the trials has already begun, with the anticipated size of the events posing a serious challenge for Prairie County officials. Two suspects are facing charges in the death of Carrier, who was found deceased in his apartment in Fallon following a fire that broke out on Jan. 23....
Franklin Delano "Dell" Dague visited the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington D.C. last month. Dague was named after the 32nd President of the United States, and enjoyed visiting the memorial as part of the Honor Flight he took June 12-14. Honor Flight is a national nonprofit network formed in 2005 that aims to honor veterans by flying them to D.C., free of charge, and coordinating visits to several memorials. Dague had originally looked into going on an Honor...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks' performance of "Measure for Measure" was attended by several members of the community on Tuesday evening at the old nursing home lawn. The performance was sponsored by Sagebrush Service Club. It was one of only a few events happening in Ekalaka on Independence Day, and thus provided a great way for many to spend their holiday evening. Shakespeare in the Parks travels to rural areas around the state putting on performances that have been a...
Submitted by Sharon Higgins and Jolinda Allerdings The Fallon-Carter Homemakers spring council meeting was attended by about thirty-two members and guests. Baker Homecraft Club planned the day around their theme "Return to Our Heritage." The meeting was May 31 at the Baker Senior Center. Clubs represented at the meeting included the two Fallon County clubs: Baker Homecraft and Willard Homemakers. Three of the four Carter County clubs were represented: Albion 400, Diligent...
