Articles from the August 3, 2018 edition
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Lu Strangford named 2018 parade marshal
Lu Strangford was born and raised on the family ranch at Mill Iron along with her brother Bud. Her parents were Leslie and Louise Strangford. Strangford's first job was herding sheep for her uncle,...
Shindig numbers continue to rise
This year marked the 6th anniversary of Carter County Museum's Dino Shindig. Numbers at the event continue to grow each year, as 480 people attended the talks and children's activities on Saturday, up...
Magician to perform during Days of '85
Magician Kameron Messmer will be performing and tying balloons at the Carter County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 10 at 1:30 p.m. Messmer began performing at the age of 14 while working at his...
Days of '85 Bump-N-Run
An Ekalaka Bump-N-Run is scheduled for Saturday, August 11 at the Ekalaka Airport. This year’s Days of ‘85 races will offer a full concession stand and beer garden. Admittance prices are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and free for youngsters under...
An RV stampede
The Big Sky chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association will be pulling their RVs into Carter County Thursday, August 9 for a rally to be held at Camp Needmore. The chapter is celebrating their 29th anniversary and holds four rallies in different...
Class registration August 6 and 7
Registration for classes at Carter County High School and Ekalaka Junior High School, grades 7-12, will be Monday August 6, and Tuesday, August 7, in counselor Cathy Frye’s office from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Students without an appointment may come in at...
Sharon Teigen
A memorial service for Sharon Teigen, 72, of Spearfish, SD, will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Camp Crook Community Center, in Camp Crook, SD with Pastor Jean Helmer officiating....
Jona Murray
After a year long battle with cancer, Jona was called home by her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 20, 2018, surrounded by friends and family. She was born on June 6, 1967 to Harold LaBree and Linda...
Meriam Castle
Meriam I. Castle, 82, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society, Manson. She is survived by her son, Danial (Connie) Castle of Hazard, KY; daughters, Beverly Vote of Somers,...
Entertainment announced for free Days of '85 concert
The Bald Mountain Rounders will be performing on Friday, August 10 at Ekalaka Elementary, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This free Days of '85 concert is put on by the Carter County Fair Board and is open to...
Pet paraders get in gear
The 24th Annual Carter County Fair Pet Parade is scheduled for noon on Friday, August 10 at the bleacher area of the fairgrounds. Registration is from 11 a.m. until noon. This colorful event is sponsored by the Carter County Fair Board and Marshall...
Wolenetz named to President's List
Mitchell, South Dakota - Jonathon Wolenetz of Ekalaka has been placed on Mitchell Technical Institute Spring Semester 2018 President’s List for his work in Wind Turbine Technology. Students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete at least...
Hat Tips
Hello, It’s been awhile since I’ve been to the dentist. On my phone, I keep getting a message that it is time for my next appointment. I will get to it, but I have to finish haying first. And I also keep getting a message that it is time for my...
Dates announced for over-the-counter and surplus license sales
A few important dates remain for hunters looking for license for this upcoming hunting season: • On Aug. 6, hunters can buy over-the-counter and surplus B licenses (antlerless) for deer and elk. • On Aug. 9, general antelope and antelope B...
Rang tour
The 2018 Range Tour was hosted by Fallon/Carter Extension, Carter County Conservation District and Carter County Weed Department. Producers heard from NDSU Rangeland Specialist Dr. Kevin Sedivec on...
CARTER COUNTY DAYS OF '85 PARADE ENTRY FORM
CARTER COUNTY DAYS OF ‘85 PARADE ENTRY FORM THEME: “It’s a Magical World” or Western August 12, 2018 • PARADE 11:00 a.m. Line up starts 9:30 a.m. at FRUIT SERVICE & REPAIR • be in place by 10:15 a.m. SPONSORED BY: CARTER COUNTY CHAMBER...