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Articles from the October 8, 2021 edition


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  • Letter to the editor

    Updated Oct 7, 2021

    Some of you know me as the pastor of the Bible Church, some of you know me as the guy with curly blonde hair that you see at ball games and around town, some of you may know me for my two very outgoing children who love to stop and talk to everyone they meet. It has been my family's privilege to call Ekalaka our home for the last 4 and a half years. We have enjoyed getting to know many of you and have enjoyed many opportunity to serve the people of Ekalaka and Carter County. This November I ask that you would entrust to me...

  • Cooking in the West

    Susan Metcalf|Updated Oct 7, 2021

    Every time I read a Baxter Black poem, I am inspired to become a cowboy poet, but "The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Robert Service is my favorite inspirational poem. It was his signature poem that launched his career. He got the idea from a story he heard while attending a party. He left the party, walked around in the woods all night composing the poem in his mind, and then sat down to pen it the next day. This poem is no "Sam McGee", and I am no Baxter Black, but when my favorite packers at the K Lazy Three told me this...

  • Conversations with God

    Updated Oct 7, 2021

    Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, living near cattle ranches, one’s noticed how some cows are prone to wander while grazing. A cow just keeps on moving, always looking for the “greener grasses”. Near the edge of the property, the cow might discover some cool fresh grass under a shade tree. Just beyond, there might be a broken-down part of a fence and right there was a tasty clump of foliage. Then the cow might push farther beyond the fence and out to the road. It has slowly “nibbled” its way into being lost. Cows aren...

  • Public health information

    Updated Oct 7, 2021

    A few things for our Carter County residents: FLU vaccine | If you interested in getting your annual Influenza vaccine, please call us to schedule your appointment. We have both adult and pediatric doses available. COVID vaccine | We still have vaccine available if you are interested in receiving. We welcome you to call with questions you may have. COVID testing | If you are experiencing any respiratory type symptoms and those more specific to COVID-19 such as loss of taste/smell, we encourage you to get tested. Testing for...

  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS

    Updated Oct 7, 2021

    9-20-2021 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 20, 2021, 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. Guest: Jeff Venhaus Commissioner Rosencranz called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. Commissioner Rosencranz requested public comment. Jeff commented that he would like to see the commission...

  • Bulldogs get much needed win over Dogies

    Updated Oct 7, 2021

    The Bulldogs traveled to Forsyth last Friday night and got a much needed win over the 1-5 Dogies. The Bulldogs led for most of the game. Most of Forsyth's scoring came on large chunk plays, both on the ground and through the air. The Dogs, though, were able to rip off a few big scoring plays of their own. In addition, they put together a few long, scoring drives in which they chewed up a lot of clock by working the ground game. A pivotal point in the game came for the...

  • Letter to the editor

    Updated Oct 7, 2021

    The VFW Auxiliary to Post 7885 would like to thank those that attended our meet and greet for Representative Schillinger and Senator Bogner. People from Miles City, Broadus, Baker, and the local area brought good questions and concerns to be presented. Representative Schillinger and Senator Bogner also visited the school and talked with the Government class. We would have liked to have had more people in attendance as well as the Ekalaka Eagle editor as we had lots of beverages, treats and good information from these...

  • Letter to the editor

    Updated Oct 7, 2021

    My name is Linda (Van Ransler) Robustelli. I was born and raised in Ekalaka, graduating from Carter County High School in 1967. I would like to thank Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson, N.D., along with Pastor Jim Biswell for helping me arrange a Memorial Service for my mother. Betty (Kalstrom) Van Ransler on August 20, 2021. The flowers were beautiful! It was a very much needed rainy day, which made it difficult for Pastor Jim to conduct a service at the gravesite. He did a very nice, meaningful service. I would also like...

  • Join CCM for National Fossil Day activities

    CCM Staff

    Visit Carter County Museum on Wednesday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and help celebrate National Fossil Day! Stew Cook and Claire Jorgensen will be running kids' activities, including "Pellets and Poops: Uncovering the past from the other end." Paleontologists study past life through the remains of dead organisms, usually fossils like bones and footprints are used to do this, but other kinds of remains are also studied to understand extinct creatures, like poop! These...

  • Local rancher holds shearing demonstration for students

    Updated Oct 7, 2021

    On September 22nd, Mike and Cheryl Schuldt came to Ekalaka to assist local Butch Nies in hosting a sheep shearing demonstration. Mike Schuldt has been shearing for 33 years and has traveled all over the world doing so, including trips to New Zealand and Australia. A timed event in Fredricksburg, Texas is also on the list of places where he has shorn. At the event, he sheared a sheep of around 100 pounds in 37 seconds, two seconds slower than the winning time. Butch and Carole...

  • Enjoy FestiFall this Saturday

    Carter County Chamber of Commerce's Third Annual FestiFall will take place this Saturday on Main Street in Ekalaka. FestiFall, a fun-filled family event to kick off the fall season, was originally named by current Chamber President Eva Grimes. Last year, the event was canceled due to COVID-19. This year, it will again coincide with the Willa Nies Memorial Volleyball Tournament. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street, families will be able to enjoy a pumpkin patch made possible...

  • Gianforte announces board appointments

    Updated Oct 6, 2021

    On Monday, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the following appointments: Fish and Wildlife Commission • William Lane, Ismay: Current owner and operator of Crescent Cross Ranch in Ismay, Lane brings decades of experience working in the private sector and serving on various boards managing assets, streamlining operations, analyzing investment risk, conducting community outreach, and implementing policy. Lane’s term will run through January 1, 2025. • Jana Waller, Florence: An ardent conservationist with a passion for hunti...

  • Lady Bulldogs drop weekend matches

    Updated Oct 6, 2021

    The CCHS Lady Bulldogs played matches at home versus Wibaux and Broadus over the weekend. On Friday, Blue lost to Wibaux in four sets; 25-21, 17-25, 23-25 and 16-25. CCHS had 57 digs, 26 kills, 21 assist, 13 aces and 4 blocks in the match. Carly Aho led in digs with 13. Heidi LaBree led in assists with 12 and aces with 7. Codi Melton led in kills with 9 and tied with Katie Tooke for the lead in blocks with 2. On Saturday, the Bulldogs fell to the Broadus Hawks in three straight sets; 16-25, 18-25 and 20-25. The Bulldogs...

  • MCC accepting students for CDL, CNA courses beginning October 27

    Updated Oct 6, 2021

    Individuals seeking training for a new career still have the opportunity to enroll at Miles Community College this fall. MCC’s fall semester late start session will include the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Preparation course and the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training program. The term begins Wednesday, October 27. Both courses offer opportunities for hands on and in-person instruction and training, but have some components available via virtual delivery, providing flexibility to those for whom daily travel to...

  • Town ballots mailed next week

    Updated Oct 6, 2021

    The general municipal election for the Town of Ekalaka will be a mail ballot election this year. On Wednesday, October 15 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. Each registered elector in the town will receive an individual ballot packet. Electors will vote their individual ballots, seal them in the secrecy envelope provided in the packet, place the s...

  • Child find at Ekalaka Public Schools

    Updated Oct 6, 2021

    Ekalaka Public Schools is hosting a Child Find Developmental Screening on Tuesday, October 19th from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in the grade school gym. This free developmental screening is designed for children ages 0 - 5. Children aged 3 - 5 years will be screened in the following areas: Concepts/Thinking, Motor Skills, Speech/Language Development and Hearing. Children under 3 years will be screened by DEAP (Developmental Educational Assistance Program) staff. Call Mrs. Brittani Brence at 406-630-1823 to schedule an...