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Funeral Service for Doug Beach, 48, of Ekalaka will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka. Burial will follow at Beaver Lodge Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service. Doug Ray Beach, 48, of Ekalaka passed away June 12, 2024 at his home in Ekalaka. Doug was born on December 24, 1975 to Babe Beach and Rhonda (Myhre) Beach. Doug, his twin Dan and brother Jay grew up mostly in Ekalaka and attended schools in Carter...
5-23-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 23, 2024, 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. by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. The Commission received a call from Bob Donndelinger from Victory Insu...
Dear Editor, In prayerfully considering this letter, I’ve tried really hard to remove my personal feelings from the situation occurring at Dahl Memorial Healthcare right now. However, I’ve concluded that it’s impossible to remove emotion while saying what needs to be said completely. I’m a person, after all, and I care deeply for the members of this community…this community that has welcomed me in so beautifully. We, as a community, have been wronged by the leadership at Dahl Memorial. The current administration and many...
Eleven communities across Montana are receiving $19,600 for Reimagine What is Possible Grants to support community development projects. Reimagining Rural is a program spearheaded by MSU Extension in conjunction with the Montana Community Foundation and other partners. The program provides small towns with opportunities and resources to shape their future. Tara Mastel, the program lead of MSU Extension's community vitality program, describes Reimagining Rural as an initiative aimed at boosting volunteer involvement in rural a...
The 2024 Summit Basketball Camp will take place at Carter County High School in Ekalaka on Monday, June 17th and Tuesday, June 18th this year. The camp cost is $50.This year, boys and girls ages kindergarten through fourth grade are able to participate. The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days. Campers attending will learn fundamentals such as passing, dribbling, shooting and defense. They will also play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 competition. Registration...
5-20-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. Rod Tauck, Chairman, was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Vice-Chairman Mike Watkins. County Custodian Kristy Bruce stepped into the meeting with an update on her...
FOURTH QUARTER HONOR ROLL HS A HONOR ROLL (3.5 GPA or higher) Braxton Bucholz Brynn Loehding Chace Loehding Corlan Laughery Danica Shepherd Jadyn McGraw Jillian McGraw Justin Wyatt Melton Kendall Kittelmann Kendra Tooke Nasya O'Connor Nicole O'Connell Roger Beach Ryker Carroll Travis Schallenberger JH A HONOR ROLL Alivia Foxley Allie Shepherd Ayla Yates Ella Wright Holland Lovec Keli Melton Kira Kratzer Lily Schallenberger Oakley Spring Tiernan O'Connor HS B HONOR ROLL (3.0 -...
Countywide voter turnout for Tuesday's primary election was fifty-eight percent, about average for a primary election over the last 10 years. In 2022, sixty-three percent of voters turned out for the primary. In total, 555 ballots were cast from the county's 952 resistered voters this year. Precinct 1 (Alzada) had the best voter turnout at 64 percent, Precinct 3 (Hammond) had a 63 percent turnout, Precinct 14 (Rural Ekalaka) had a 60 percent turnout and Precinct 13 (Ekalaka)...
5-13-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 13, 2024, 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. by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. There was discussion regarding the parking in front of the Senior...
Our loving mother, Marie E. Ryan Townsend, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Marie was born in Dublin, Ireland, April 1, 1935, the youngest of ten children. She spent her childhood in Ireland. Marie met Carl "Pat" Townsend in 1954, in Ireland, while he was in the Army, and corresponded with him by mail, eventually coming to the United States, where Pat had returned after his discharge from the army. They were married in Billings, Montana, April 2,...
4-30-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 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. by Chairman Rod Tauck. Public comment - Commissioner Castleberry attended the Eastern Montana Economic Development...
Bella Rae Jensen of Ekalaka was crowned Miss Southeast Montana Rodeo Teen 2024 at this year's Miles City Bucking Horse Sale on May 18th in Miles City. Jensen won the title at a May 11th pageant in Miles City. Two years ago, Jensen was crowned Miss Southeast Montana Rodeo Princess 2022 at the bucking horse sale. During this year's bucking horse, Jensen said she enjoyed carrying the flags during the grand entries each day, especially on Sunday when she was honored to carry the...
The Fallon-Carter Homemakers Spring Council meeting was attended by about 35 members and guests. The host club, Homemaker's Heritage, had decorated with items to follow their theme "It's an Upcycle World". The meeting was May 23 at Hope Baptist Church near Ridgway. Members and guests from the clubs in Carter County: Diligent Doers, Albion 400, Homemaker's Heritage and Puptown Pioneers and the club in Fallon County: the Willard Homemakers were invited to attend. The meeting...
Carter County voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the upcoming primary election on June 4th. With the election looming, the Eagle asked both republican candidates for Carter County Commissioner from District No. 3 the same four questions. Following are their answers. Challenger Dan Dinstel What do you see as the most pressing needs for infrastructure or capital projects in the county? I've spent time during this campaign speaking with taxpayers about their...
As I embark on my second adventure in Ekalaka, I am filled with excitement and appreciation for the many wonderful aspects of Montana and Carter County. My primary goal is to enhance communication with parents and the community. Community engagement is crucial to our school's continued success, and I am dedicated to building on our achievements while addressing areas for growth. I recognize that school cannot follow a one-size-fits-all model. To better prepare our students...
Thursday, May 16 2024 MHSA Southern BC Divisional Laurel, MT Mens Results 100 Meters 8. 11, Zander Ashbrook, 12.29 200 Meters 12. 11, Zander Ashbrook, 25.03 3200 Meters 8. 11, Ethan Mellon, 11:43.70 PR 110m Hurdles 3. 12, Ethan Frye, 18.28 6. 12, Ryker Carroll, 19.43 300m Hurdles 4. 12, Ethan Frye, 44.95 9. 12, Ryker Carroll, 46.27 PR 4x100 Relay 10. Ryker Carroll, Ethan Frye, Kaleb Frye, Zander Ashbrook, 48.82 4x400 Relay 4. Zander Ashbrook, Ryker Carroll, Ronald Bruce,...
Commencement exercises for the Carter County High School Class of 2024 were held on Saturday. A large crowd of family and friends gathered inside the gymnasium to wish the graduating class well. Longtime Carter County High School teacher Miss Maxine Morgan delivered the commencement address. Miss Morgan is retiring after the current school year. Valedictorian was Kendall Kittelmann; salutatorian was Brynn Loehding....
Editor's note: Leroy Owens, Fred Yates, Ollie Hedges and Vernon Davis were the first four draftees from Carter County into the US Army when the United States joined with the Allies during World War I. All four received their basic training together at Camp Lewis, Washington. The following is an excerpt from a letter Leroy wrote to his mother, Mary Dorman Owens while stationed at Camp Lewis. We thank Jerry Cline for sending this letter to the Eagle in time to be published direc...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's Annual Health Fair Blood Draw is scheduled for June 4th and June 5th from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. this year. The two-day event will take place at the healthcare facility in cooperation with Carter County Public Health and will include other vendors on location. Tests offered this year include a standard panel, PSA test, vitamin D test, and hemoglobin A1C test. Payment for each will be due at the time of service. Coffee and snacks will also...
The Carter County Extension Office and the Carter County Conservation District will be hosting a shelterbelt clinic on May 31st. The program will be starting at 10 a.m. at the Carter County Event Center. MSU Extension Specialist, Peter Kolb, will be coming down to run this clinic. It will start indoors with a seminar on proper tree care and how to prune trees. Lunch will be provided. Then attendees will travel to Harmon Creek Ranch to discuss shelter belts and some watering...
Scholarship..................Recipient Joe Dingfelder Memorial, $150...................Natalie Foxley Fruit Service and Repair, $500.............Kendall Kittelmann Frye Family Memorial, $500.............................Ethan Frye Cap Keith Memorial, $500..................................Cole Rost Southeast Electric, $1,000...........................Natalie Foxley Farmer’s Union, $400..........................Kendall Kittelmann American Legion #35, $750.....................Brynn Loehding ......................
4-25-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, April 25, 2024, 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. by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. County Treasurer Jesi Pierson joined the meeting with information...
Thursday, May 9 District 4C Meet Baker, MT Mens Results 100 Meters 3. 11, Zander Ashbrook, 11.83 PR 8. 12, Ethan Frye, 12.65 11. 10, Ronald Bruce, 12.95 PR 14. 10, Kaleb Frye, 13.34 15. 9, Meric Berg, 13.67 PR 200 Meters 4. 11, Zander Ashbrook, 24.62 PR 7. 10, Ronald Bruce, 26.09 PR 11. 9, Meric Berg, 28.01 PR 400 Meters 6. 11, Ethan Mellon, 58.24 PR 7. 10, Ronald Bruce, 1:00.54 9. 9, Meric Berg, 1:04.22 PR 1600 Meters 6. 10, Ronald Bruce, 5:40.80 PR 3200 Meters 4. 11, Ethan...
In conjunction with Montana State University Extension, Carter County Commissioners are sponsoring a board leadership training for all members of local boards. The training, slated for June 5th, is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at Carter County Event Center. Topics at the training include principles of good governance, roles and responsibilities of board members/trustees, open meeting laws, citizens right to participate laws, closing a meeting, board member liability, effective meetings, agendas and managing public comment,...
Carter County Commissioners have authorized the Carter County Planning Board to develop a Growth Policy on behalf of the County. A final draft of the Policy can be reviewed by visiting the project website at www.carter.stahlyprojects.com or by obtaining a copy at the Carter County Courthouse, 214 Park Street, Ekalaka, MT or at the Carter County Museum, 306 N Main Street, Ekalaka, MT. A public open house is scheduled for June 3, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. to allow...
