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The CCHS junior varsity girls won their game against Bison, South Dakota 65-14 on Tuesday night at CCHS. The girls went 4-10 on free throws. Kendra Tooke hit a pair of three-pointers and Nicole O'Connell hit one. Nasya O'Connor led the game in scoring with 25 points; Tooke had 22. Full stats were not yet available on Tuesday night. CCHS 22 41 55 65 Bison 1 4 8 14 CCHS: Nasya O'Connor 25, Kendra Tooke 22, Brynn Loehding 5, Corlan Laughery 4, Danica Shepherd 4, Nicole O'Connell...
Both the JV and the varsity boys basketball teams defeated the Cardinals of Bison, South Dakota on Tuesday night in Ekalaka. In a half JV game, CCHS won by 13. Six players scored for CCHS, led by Preston Jensen with 8. The 'Dogs went 2 for 8 on free throws; the Cardinals were 1 for 4. Full stats were not yet available on Tuesday night. CCHS JV 4 13 20 27 Bison JV 6 9 12 14 CCHS: Preston Jensen 8, Kaleb Frye 6, Jace Pardee 4, Roger Beach 4, Weston Strub 3, Christian Ashbrook...
In my last article, I wrote about the Rowleys teaching and now I am going to step back a little with more interesting information. In 1956, both grade school and high school boards voted to place one person as administrator and Mr. Rowley was employed. He states he remained in that capacity until 1966. The following excerpt comes from "Shifting Scenes, Vol. II." "In November 1966, Ruby and I moved to the Turbiville Brothers Ranch to live in the house that had been vacated by...
Every day a few minutes after we posted the daily lunch special on Facebook, the phone would ring. Caller ID would announce, "Call from Cole Drug," and we would answer the phone by saying, "Hi, Paul!" He would usually order the special, but we knew if he wasn't impressed with the special, he would order a Rustler roast beef sandwich. We would have it ready at 12:30, because it took him a couple minutes to walk from Cole Drug to the Crazy Peak Boutique. Like clockwork, he came through the door every day at 12:32 p.m. almost... Full story
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: Lord, You watched two gals enjoying a quiet time in the park. A young fellow stopped and asked: “Are YOU Miss Sue?” Sue smiled and nodded her head. He continued: “I’ve been looking forward to seeing you for a long time, mainly to tell you that you were the best teacher I ever had in School.” Sue looked speechless, but before she spoke, he smiled, “Do you remember once in Middle School, there was some peanut butter spread on the bottom of the slide and some kids, sliding down, got dirty.” Miss...
A panel of four state legislators last week reached an impasse over who should become Montana’s next commissioner of political practices. Now, the task of narrowing the field to a single candidate falls squarely on Gov. Greg Gianforte, whose office has yet to provide a glimpse of any frontrunner. The goal of the Legislature’s COPP nomination committee on Dec. 28 was to screen the pool of applicants vying to replace Jeff Mangan and agree on at least two names to forward to Gianforte for his consideration. In all, five can...
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....
Fallon Carter/Extension invites area residents to join the annual Winter Ag Series. This year it will take place on January 17th in Ekalaka and January 18th in Baker. On the 17th, it will be at Carter County Event Center in Ekalaka from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A meal will be provided, prepared by the Stompin’ Grounds, and sponsored by the Carter County Conservation District. On the 18th, it will be at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall in Baker from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A meal will be provided, prepared by the Willard Homemakers, a...
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...
The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee is seeking proposals for demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to address needs and opportunities for Montana’s alfalfa seed industry. Proposals are due February 8, 2023. The committee will review proposals at the first regular meeting of the year. It will review all applications and make recommendations to the department for funding. Generally, to qualify for consideration, proposals must have practical, near-term application involving p...
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...
Lois Marie Warner, 95, of Pierre, South Dakota, passed away December 11, 2022. Funeral Service was held Dec. 30, 2022, at New Life Church, Pierre, SD, with the internment at Riverside Cemetery, Pierre, SD. Lois Marie Hutchison Warner was born May 2, 1927, at her Grandparents' Crusinbery farm home in rural Woods County, Oklahoma, to her parents John Alfred Hutchison and Helen Marie Crusinbery Hutchison. She was the oldest of four children, Robert, Verna Lea and John. She...
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....
