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August 5, 2024 This has been another terribly hot week at Capitol and on Tie Creek. Finally, early on Sunday, we got about an eighth of an inch of rain, that instantly soaked up. The grasshoppers have tamed down a little, and we are lucky to have only a few mosquitoes. Erma Albert had an appointment at the clinic in Buffalo, on Monday. She spent the week recovering from the flu. Dick went to church on Sunday, and brought home lunch for Erma afterward. Alvin Cordell had finished haying, a couple of weeks ago. He had two wells...
Seeing all the county fair posts on Facebook brings back a flood of fond memories of my own 4-H years and those of my children. One of my not so fond 4-H memories was Brooke's 4-H cat project. She had already signed up for a horse project and a breeding heifer, so what harm could come from signing up for a cat project? Right! Brooke's herd of cats had grown from the original seed stock cats, Max and Macho, who were both females regardless of their obviously masculine names....
HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and i...
Hello God, it's me, Mara: You know, Lord, some folks have a 'swarm' of friends and kin who have lots to celebrate in August, which means birthdays and anniversaries. One gal has a name and date on every single date on her August calendar! Deaths also are listed; as we are born to die and fly back 'HOME' to heaven to be with Father God... But while down here, how about a party? Mentioning this, friend 'Sue' giggled and asked if she'd be invited to one of our early parties as...
The Carter County Fair board and T- & Casino are excited to see what the community comes up with for the fair’s pet parade this year. The theme for this year’s fair is “Carter County Fair, it’s a Jungle out There!” The theme leaves all kinds of possibilities for costumes so kids can let their imaginations run wild! The event is scheduled for Friday, August 9th, beginning at 12 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. Prizes consist of first place ($50); second place ($30); and third place ($20). Al...
The Annual Days of ‘85 Firemen’s Barbecue will be taking place at a different location this year. Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department members will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and beans at the future home of EVFD which is located at the corner of E. Cleveland and Chicago Avenue (behind the city park). The barbecue will take place at the same time as usual, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 9th. Proceeds from the free will donation dinner will go to the family of the late Mark Wright, a longtime fire dep...
The Custer Gallatin National Forest offers free personal use firewood permits. You can pick one up at your local Forest Service Ranger District office or you can contact your local Forest Service Ranger District office to have one emailed or mailed to you. The Sioux RD representative will be available for free firewood permits at the NRCS office in Ekalaka on August 15th between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m....
The Annual Ekalaka Bump-N-Run is scheduled for Saturday, August 10th at the Ekalaka Airport. This year’s Days of ‘85 races will offer a full concession stand and beer garden. Admittance price is $10 for adults. Youngsters 12 and under will be admitted for free. Races will start at 11 a.m. No coolers are allowed. Ekalaka Bump-N-Run awards three scholarships each year. Bring out the entire family and have a good time cheering on your favorite racers at the Ekalaka Bump-N-Run this Saturday, August 10th in Eka...
Alice Mae Brakke, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1930, to Forrester and Louise (Cornella) West in Spearfish, South Dakota. Alice Mae was a devoted wife to her husband, RJ Brakke, for 52 years, and a loving mother to her two children, Ron Brakke and Jonna Brakke Dye. Alice Mae cherished her role as wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. Family, whether by blood or by choice, was her heart's desire. Her generosity knew no bounds...
7-08-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 08, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman was absent. Commissioner Tauck called meeting to order at 9:00 am. There was no public comment. Fire Department mutual aid agreement between the County and The...
Ekalaka junior high football coach Jamie Walker took some young pups to Dickinson State University (his alma mater) for a football camp recently. The future Bulldogs had a great experience and got to work with DSU Head Coach Stanton (pictured above) and the Bluehawks....
As of Aug. 1, the Office of Public Instruction's employment portal listed 853 active job postings for licensed public school positions in Montana. The postings include openings for teachers, counselors, administrators and paraprofessionals in school districts across Montana, and may capture some redundant listings or positions that have recently been filled. With the start of the 2024-25 school year approaching, Montana schools of all sizes are once again contending with the...
Press Release submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association The Board of Directors at Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association is excited to announce the appointment of Darrell Messersmith as the new Chief Executive Officer. Messersmith brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership and a deep commitment to community hospitals, making him an ideal fit to guide the organization into an exciting new chapter. Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association serves as a critical...
Montana will receive $700 million to advance the nation's first transmission project bridging the eastern and western grids, a step described as critical to U.S. energy reliability. The U.S. Department of Energy grant, announced Tuesday by Gov. Greg Gianforte in a press release, will advance the North Plains Connector, a 415-mile, high voltage, direct-current line between Montana's Colstrip substation and Center, North Dakota. The 525-kilovolt line could be the first...
Carter County High School fall sports begin Friday, August 16th. A Bulldog barbecue and open house will be held Thursday, August 15th at 5 p.m. All K-12 students and families are invited and all 7-12 parents and athletes are required to attend. The first CCHS football practice will be on Friday, August 16th. Players should bring shorts and running shoes to the school and be prepared to run. Tenadore Kittelmann is again head coach this year and Eric Lovec is assistant. The...
Celebration of Life for Mark Wright, 62, of Ekalaka will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka. Mark passed away on August 1, 2024. Mark Wright was born on December 11, 1961 in Sandstone, MN to Donald and Patsy (Fetters) Wright. He grew up in Moose Lake, Minnesota and graduated from Barnum High School in 1980. Following graduation he attended Pine Tech and then moved to Gillette, WY where he found work. Mark returned to...
Local Mikel Fruit was recently honored as the Montana Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer for 2024 for Montana 4-H at 4-H Congress in Bozeman on July 11th. Fruit was nominated for her 29 years of service to Carter County 4-H and the community. Fruit has been a club leader of the Puptown Pioneer 4-H Club for 29 years. In her nomination letter it was noted that she helps with various community groups when needed including her church, Carter County Sheep and Cattle Growers, homemakers...
