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Farming and ranching have long been a part of Montana's past and its number one industry. With prices of livestock and crops ever changing, the next generation of ranchers have had to diversify their revenue to make ends meet and keep both parents at home to raise a family. With National Ag Day on March 23rd, it seemed liked a good time to meet with a local couple who is diversifying their revenue streams. Cassie O'Connor is from Broadus. She met her husband, Ry, in high...
The Gumbo Gophers 4-H club held their fourth meeting on March 13, at McInerney’s. Members present were Selah and Suri Johnston, Natalie and Alivia Foxley, Elizabeth and Grace Hall, Keenan McInerney, Zander Oliver, Tylinn Thomas and Tanner Wright. Leaders present were Sharon Higgins, Terri Raye McInerney, Thebea Thomas and Lisa Borchgrevink. The guests present were Misty and Melissa Johnston, Staci Hall and Rhett Borchgrevink. Terri Raye gave each member a bowl to mix ingredients for quick bread. Each member added different i...
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2nd, 1904. Widely known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss, the writer is recognized for his popular children's books. Dr. Seuss died in 1991. On March 2nd, 1998 the first National Education Association Read Across America Day, or "Dr. Seuss Day," was celebrated nationally. The focus of the day is to get involved with children's reading. Locally, Ekalaka Elementary students celebrated Dr. Seuss on March 4 by participating in Seuss themed games,...
After hearing from several concerned residents, the Ekalaka Town Council discussed replacing the long-time yield sign at the north end of Main Street with a stop sign during their regular January meeting. At their February 3rd meeting, the council unanimously passed a motion to place a stop sign for traffic traveling north at the intersection of Main Street and Mormon Avenue. The new signage was installed last Wednesday. Some residents have yet to notice the change, while...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare will not be holding an annual health fair this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there won’t be a health fair, Dahl will still be offering the service of screening labs at a lower cost to local community members. Staff also recently announced that they are starting a program called Lab Check which will cover four screening tests to the public year-round. Lab Check is currently being offered on Monday and Friday mornings. Call Dahl Memorial at 406-775-8730 to schedule these services. P...
On March 8th, Montana will be moving to Phase 1B for COVID vaccinations. This phase will include vaccinations for persons 60 years and older, and those with certain medical conditions not included in the original 1B plan. The public health department said that it would be beneficial to get an estimate of Carter County residents who are interested in receiving the vaccine. Trish Loughlin, Carter County Public Health Nurse, can be reached by calling (406) 775-6332. This week, she is busy giving a second dose of the vaccine to...
Carter County Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. inside Southeast Electric Cooperative. The meeting will also be virtual. An update on progress for the chamber’s new website will be given, as will an update on the Veterans Park project. New chamber bucks and the ‘Out Here We Care’ initiative will be discussed. To date, the chamber is planning on hosting four events in 2021: The community wide yard sale on June 1, a Fourth of July gathering and fireworks display, the Days of ‘85 Parade, and Festifa...
Carterville or Cartersville (depending on which state highway sign one sees) is an unincorporated community in Rosebud County, Montana, north of the Yellowstone River. A U.S. Post Office was established there in 1907 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957. Cartersville also had a school for many years until students were bussed to Rosebud. The community, and the road which runs north of the Yellowstone river from Forsyth to Rosebud, were named for Thomas H...
Southeast Montana is blessed with talented gardeners and producers, and garden season is right around the corner. When planning for vegetable or flower garden season this year, think about how value can be added by joining or creating a food hub or CSA group in the area. Billings area producers have had great success in creating new CSAs and a food hub that are good sources to reach out to for information. Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) and food hubs have been in existence since the early 1970s and have been a...
Patricia “Trish” Loughlin is actively setting up the Carter County Public Health office in the basement of the courthouse since being hired by the county as the public health nurse at the end of January. Loughlin, who resides in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, has been working as a nurse for the same employer for twenty-nine years, the last 27 at Spearfish Regional Hospital. Her background, she says, has mostly been in acute care, the emergency room, the intensive care unit and medical-surgical nursing. She is looking for...
Last week, county commissioners unanimously voted to change the name of the new healthcare facility currently under construction in Ekalaka. The new facility will be named "Carter County Healthcare Facility," and will be dedicated to the taxpayers of Carter County, according to unofficial commission meeting minutes. The change of name will end a 79-year history of the healthcare facility in Ekalaka being named Dahl Memorial Hospital. The original Dahl Memorial Hospital was...
The Board of Trustees for Ekalaka Public Schools currently has a trustee vacancy. This position will be appointed by the trustees at the March 8, 2021 board meeting. The appointee will serve until the next regularly scheduled school election. In order to qualify, one must be a registered voter and a resident of District #15. Please send a letter of interest to Lora Tauck, District Clerk at [email protected] or PO Box 458, Ekalaka, MT 59324. Letters of interest must be received by March 5, 2021....
Frankie Seaman Reid celebrated her 101st birthday at her daughter Janet Morgan's home in Arizona City, AZ on Feb. 2. Reid lived in Rosebud for 67 years, moving with her daughter shortly before her 100th birthday. Reid said she doesn't feel any older than she did 20 years ago. She misses her friends in Rosebud and with the pandemic she has had no company and as a friendly outgoing person that has been difficult for her. Reid reminisced about her growing up years by Willard,...
Ekalaka Track and Arena members held an annual meeting at 7 p.m. on February 21. With seventy-five percent of shares represented at the meeting, the two-thirds majority required for a quorum was met. A financial report was given and showed a small net loss over the last year. In new business, three director positions were up for election as their terms had expired at the end of 2020. Jeff Elmore, Ches Meyer and incumbent TJ Strub were elected to fill the vacant positions. Members also discussed increasing the amount of money...
Hadassah Joy Tauck was born to parents Shaun and Lisa Tauck on January 29, 2021, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches. Hadassah joins proud siblings Isaiah, Samuel, Hannah and Stephen. Grandparents are Rod and Teresa Tauck, Hammond, and Dave and Charlene Rowzer, Indianapolis. Great-grandmothers are Vera Tauck and Faye Kennedy. The family is in love and so thankful to God for their beautiful blessings!...
Starting in 1948, the National FFA Board of Directors designed a week long tradition to recognize George Washington’s example and legacy as a leader and farmer. National FFA week gives every FFA member in every chapter the opportunity to join voices in raising awareness and advocating for agriculture in communities across the country. This year, National FFA Week is February 20-27. Agriculture education and FFA ensure a steady supply of young professionals to meet the growing needs in the science, business and technology o...
A new all-beverage alcohol license is available in Ekalaka from the Montana Department of Revenue in a competitive bidding process that ends March 19. The highest bidder will be granted the opportunity to apply for the license. The minimum bid on this license is $22,500. Bids must be submitted electronically to the department. The electronic Retail Alcoholic Beverage Competitive Bid Form can be found at https://app.mt.gov/myrevenue/. To submit a bid, the bidder must complete and submit the electronic bid form, pay a $100...
In support of Ekalaka Public Schools, Carter County Sheep & Cattle Growers is promoting local beef in the school lunch program. Those looking to make a tax-deductible donation of hamburger to Ekalaka Public Schools can do so by contacting school administration at (406) 630-1523. Currently, K-12 students consume approximately 100 pounds of hamburger per week. Ekalaka Public Schools can accept donated beef that has been slaughtered and processed at a Montana Department of Livestock (state inspected) or USDA (federally...
On February 6th temperatures dropped below zero degrees Fahrenheit for only the second time this winter. The first came on January 25th when it reached negative one in Ekalaka. The rather mild start to winter abruptly changed though, as temperatures dropped to start the week. The mercury hasn't been above zero since Saturday, and forecasts for the remainder of the week look to follow suit, with lows in the negative 20s and highs remaining below zero. Monday's low of -23...
Valentine sun catchers, heart wreaths and cookies were all part of the fun as long-term care residents and staff at Dahl Memorial spent some heart felt moments together preparing for Valentine's Day last week. Don't forget to send your favorite resident(s) a Valentine this year!...
Carter County's Spray Day will be held on Wednesday, February 24. The annual program is a collaboration of efforts between the Extension office and county weed department. Organizers have put together another great list of speakers this year and hope all interested individuals will join. Spray Day will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Carter County Events Center. Lunch will be provided. To get an approximate head count for the meal, attendees are asked to RSVP by calling the...
On Tuesday, Carter County Public Health announced that one hundred COVID-19 vaccination shots have been given in Carter County. More information about the next phase of the county's vaccination plan will soon be announced in the Eagle....
Miles Community College recently announced that Rose Rychner and Willow Beach, both of Ekalaka, were each named to the President’s Honor List for the Fall 2020 semester. Students who are taking 12 or more credits and maintain a term grade-point average of 3.5 or higher are eligible for this scholastic recognition....
Dale Dean was only four years old when his uncle, Rankin Dean, bought a new 1955 International Harvester R-110. The popular two-door pickups of the time were powered by a 100 horsepower inline-6 engine, mated to a 3-speed manual transmission and, according to many owners, were "tough as nails." Now, Dale Dean's son, Adam, is planning a 2,500-mile round trip from Lewistown, Montana to Chicago, Illinois with the pickup. Adam is making the trip to pay homage to his late father...
Mid-Rivers Communications is offering $46,000 in scholarship funds for Eastern and Central Montana students. The Mid-Rivers Fund for Education, funded by unclaimed capital credits and donations of capital credits from members, has awarded over $426,000 in scholarships to area students. In 2021, Mid-Rivers is offering 32 competitive scholarships and 14 drawing scholarships. Scholarship categories reflect the mission and values of the cooperative and its members. This year’s scholarship program has three categories: • Mid-River...
