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Carter County Commissioners have authorized the Carter County Planning Board to develop a Growth Policy on behalf of the County. Citizens of Carter County are encouraged to get involved in the ongoing growth policy process by attending a public meeting/open house on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Carter County Event Center, 209 West Speelmon, Ekalaka, at 5:30 p.m. A growth policy is a means of proactively preparing for change affected by growth or lack of growth. It is a...
submitted by Tricia Lovec Senior Citizen Coordinator Beginning July 1st, there will be some changes to the Congregate Meal program for Carter County. Welcome to Jimi Fix, the new congregate meal cook at the Senior Center. We would like to extend our gratitude to Kathy Tobin and Lee Smith for their years of service. Also, beginning in July there will no longer be "to go" meals available through the center. The emergency declaration that was in place during COVID has been...
Town Office: May 10, 2023 A. Call Meeting to Order a. Roll Call Council: Melissa Lovec, Rex McCord, Libby Barth (via phone) b. Employees Present: Colby Diede c. Appointed Officials Present: Teri Jump, Buck Kratzer B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Comment D. Presentation of Petitions and Communications: Zoning and Permits a. Berg: Melissa moved to accept, Rex seconded – motion passed b. Waterland: Libby moved to accept, Melissa seconded - motion passed c. Laughery: Melissa moved to table until more information is provided, Li...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, Fourth of July Celebration is coming RIGHT UP, may we pause a moment to consider what it means to be an American. America was NOT founded on the idea of being “free lunch” – we’re given the opportunity to work, to feel good about ourselves and to help others and to pray for our leaders. Psalm 33:12: “Blessed is the nation whose GOD is the Lord, whose people He has chosen as His own.” Just sharing: I BELIEVE IN AMERICA! —by William Arthur Ward “I believe in America. I believe it beca...
One of the best things about social media is that it offers a platform to pay homage to our pets who pass over the rainbow bridge. Although often it is true that the dead become greater in death than they were in life, such was not the case when our adopted dog, Marvin, died. He became an international rock star on Facebook when within hours he received tributes from ranch vacation guests as far away as Germany, Norway, and Mongolia. We adopted Marvin rather unwillingly when my Uncle Shorty Roberts died. Two years earlier,...
Beginning this week, elk hunters interested in how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks manages elk will get a chance to weigh in on the new draft elk management plan. The plan will be available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-comment-opportunities/draft-elk-plan. The public is invited to comment on the plan; deadline for comments is July 31. “We’re anxious for public input on this new draft plan, particularly on the hunting district objectives and the suite of management tools we have laid out,” said FWP Directo...
While the population remains strong, wolf numbers did again fall slightly in 2022, according to the 2022 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wolf Report. "We're meeting the legal requirement to reduce wolf numbers and we're doing it at a measured pace we know will keep the population healthy, sustainable, and above recovery levels," said Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple. The estimated wolf population for 2022 was 1,087 wolves. This is down 56 wolves from 1,143...
submitted by Maxine Morgan 2022-2023 CCHS Yearbooks have arrived. Yearbooks have arrived and are available in the main school office for $25. This year’s theme is the Northern Lights. The cover photograph was taken by Mr. Jaden Pardee, as were many of the background pictures in the book. The book is very much a group effort, with students supplying numerous photos of events, dances and games. Proceeds from last year’s sales were used to purchase new cameras for the upcoming Journalism class. There are a limited number of boo...
Mark Leonard Schnabel, a cherished individual who touched the lives of many, passed away tragically on June 18, 2023, as a result of a fatal traffic accident. He was 52 years old at the time of his passing. Mark resided in Apache Junction, AZ, where he leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. Mark is survived by his beloved daughter, Sydney Schnabel, who resides in Mesa, AZ. He is also survived by his mother, Anne Yates, hailing from Newell, SD, and his brother Terry...
A 19-year-old Ashland man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle rollover crash near Broadus, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. The man had previously competed in the match bronc ride at Ekalaka held Sunday afternoon. A 20-year-old area resident was a passenger in the vehicle. He was injured in the crash and taken to a hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the driver was traveling west along Highway 212 at 3:27 a.m. in a Ford F250. The truck at some point drifted off the...
Lily Schallenberger Reporter The Puptown Wranglers 4-H club had their monthly meeting on June 20, 2023. Twenty-five members and eight leaders attended. Corlan Laughery did a demonstration on how to make a PB&J sandwich. Roll call was, “What is your favorite summer activity?” Three of our 4-H members went on the Oreo trip to Medora. Eight kids from our club went to 4-H camp at Camp Needmore. The people who attended told what their favorite parts of camp were. The Carter County livestock sale will be held on Saturday, Aug...
The annual VFW Auxiliary quilt raffle drawing will not be held on July 4th. Instead, it has been postponed until Sagebrush Service Club’s Christmas Bazaar scheduled for November 20, 2023 at Carter County High School. Tickets for the quilt, made by local Norma Jardee, may still be purchased through an auxiliary member....
As of 5 p.m. Tuesday evening, Ekalaka had recorded 6.34 inches of precipitation throughout the month of June, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday even led to some areas of localized flooding. Between 5 p.m. Monday evening and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 2.39 inches fell. In fact, that 24 hour total was only 0.18 inches less than the area received in all of June, 2022. Totals for the month so far make this June at least the wettest June on...
Montana income taxpayers may notice extra money in their bank accounts or a rebate check in the mail next month. The Montana Department of Revenue will begin issuing rebates of 2021 individual income taxes to over 530,000 qualifying Montana taxpayers beginning July 3. The department anticipates distributing most rebates by August 31. Best of all, taxpayers do not need to apply for the rebate. “Montanans overpaid their taxes, and we’re giving it back,” Governor Greg Gianforte said. “I look forward to getting this money b...
Nearly perfect weather with a high temperature of 75 degrees gave a large crowd of spectators a pleasant opportunity to enjoy the Ernest Tooke Memorial Match Bronc Ride and Futurity on Sunday afternoon at Ekalaka Track and Arena. Heavy rainfall this month made for a muddy arena, as evident in this picture of ranch bronc rider Josiah Middle Rider of Ashland coming off of a Dean Clark horse. The ride was Middle Rider's last; he died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle...
