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  • Reading under the lights

    Updated Oct 18, 2024

    Ekalaka Public Schools' community reading series kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a remarkable success. The "Reading Under the Lights" event drew over 200 attendees, with the Ekalaka Public School Board generously cooking and serving a delicious meal. Local businesses and individuals contributed to the feast, including Jeff & Rena Tauck, Les & Karen Kreitel, Shepherd Ranch, J.O. & Kim Tooke, Lisa & Matt Borchgrevink. Carter County Library provided the dessert....

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (SEPTEMBER 4th)

    Updated Oct 18, 2024

    Town Office, 103 N Main Street September 4th, 2024 1) Call Regular Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council: Mayor Buck Kratzer called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. Adrew Wright, Carol Spencer were present and Melissa Lovec on teams, Rex McCord was absent b) Employees Present: Calvin Jensen c) Appointed Officials Present: Kamely Harkins 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment present: Carol Carey, Stefan Livingston, Taylor Kuntz, Mya Yonika, Pam Castleberry, Josh Norris...

  • Fair planning continues

    Plans for the Days of '85 are continuing as the event draws nearer. The annual county fair and rodeo is slated for Thursday, August 8th through Sunday, August 11th this year. On Thursday, sheep dog trials will be taking place at Ekalaka Track and Arena, a silent auction will begin at Ekalaka Public Library, and animal shows will be taking place at the fairgrounds throughout the day. On Friday at noon, the pet parade will begin at the fairgrounds. At 1 p.m. Carter County...

  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS

    Updated Jun 20, 2024

    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...

  • Reimagining Rural grants benefit 11 Montana communities

    Updated Jun 13, 2024

    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...

  • Library corner

    Torey Spring, Interim Library Director|Updated Jun 5, 2024

    This will be my last "Library Corner" for a while, as Patricia Kalstrom will be back in action (with her brand-new hip) as library director starting June 4th. Welcome back Pat! In other exciting news, congratulations to library board trustee, Krista Kerr, and her husband Justin on their recent wedding. We wish you all the best! I need to back up a little bit to April 8th and our Solar Eclipse Party. Unfortunately, the weather was not in our favor for a viewing of the partial...

  • County commission candidates answer questions ahead of June 4 primary

    Updated May 29, 2024

    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...

  • Board positions open

    Updated May 23, 2024

    The town of Ekalaka is currently seeking a new council member after Richard Brown recently stepped away from the position. Interested individuals have until May 31st to submit letters of intent at the town office. Individuals should include how they would be beneficial to the council and the community in their letter, and must also include two non-related references. Questions about the position should be directed to town clerk Kamely Harkins at 406-775-8731, or by stopping at the town office during regular hours. The...

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

    Updated Apr 11, 2024

    Town Office, 103 N Main Street March 6th, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON HB 355 STATE-LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 2023 PRIORITY PROJECT LIST 1) Call Public Hearing Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council Mayor Buck Kratzer called meeting to order at 5 p.m. Present: Melissa Lovec, Rex McCord, Andy Wright, Richard Brown . b) Employees Present: Robin and Michael c) Appointed Officials Present: Kamely Harkins d) Public present: Toni Kratzer, Crystal Bennet, Chad Hansen 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3)...

  • Local elections take shape

    Updated Apr 4, 2024

    Carter County voters will need to head to the polls to cast their ballot in the upcoming primary election on June 4th. Locally, republican incumbent Tracey D. Walker was the only individual who filed for Clerk of District Court/Superintendent of Schools. There will, however, be a race to become the republican nominee for Carter County Commissioner from District No. 3 as both incumbent Mike Watkins and Dan Dinstel have filed for the position. Watkins was first elected in 2018....

  • School receives grant for library

    Updated Mar 21, 2024

    Ekalaka Public Schools recently received a grant in the amount of $898 from the Montana Masonic Foundation for new iPads at the school library. Freemasons Pat Strickland, Doug Bonsell, and Marty Reierson were at the school on Tuesday to present a check to the district. All three are members of Ekalaka Lodge #120; the latter is also a member of the lodge in Forsyth as well as the grand marshal with the grand lodge of Montana. Strickland says that one of the basic precepts of...

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Town Office, 103 N Main Street February 7th, 2024 1) Call Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council - Melissa Lovec, Andy Wright, Rex McCord, Rich Brown, Buck Kratzer b) Employees Present - Elston Loken, Robin Kawecki c) Appointed Officials Present - Kamely Harkins 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Present - Walt Anderson, Trish & Denis Bishop, Mya Yonika, Dan Donnaly, Wizard Nemerson, Steve DeFord & Toni Kratzer 4) Public Comment - Walt Anderson had a comment on the raise of inactive water and sewer rates 5) Minutes from last me...

  • Library corner

    Torey Spring, Interim Library Director|Updated Feb 21, 2024

    It has been a busy couple of months for Ekalaka Public Library. Pat Kalstrom is taking some time off, so I (Torey Spring) am the interim director until she returns. Get well soon, Pat! The library has been making monthly visits to the country schools in our county including Hawks Home, Hammond, and Alzada schools. In January I was able to see 26 kids, in total, who checked out 58 books. Visiting the country schools and delivering books is one of my favorite parts of the job. Loading and unloading the books repeatedly is...

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

    Updated Dec 14, 2023

    Town Office, 103 N Main Street November 1st @ 5 p.m. a) Call Meeting to Order @ 5:03 p.m. a. Roll Call Council Present Libby, Melissa, Rex - Not present Andy b. Employees Present c. Appointed Officials Present Kamely & Buck Public: Rich Brown, Courtney Higgins b) Pledge of Allegiance c) Public Comment Courtney Higgins would like to put some more trailers with the potential of buying a property he would like to do what is best for Ekalaka and what would be best to make town more money, Buck said best would be to build a traile...

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

    Updated Nov 9, 2023

    Town Office, 103 N Main Street October 4th, 5 p.m. a) Call Meeting to Order a. Roll Call Council: Libby Barth, Melissa Lovec, Rex McCord Absent: Mayor Buck Kratzer and Council Member Andy Wright b. Employees Present: none c. Appointed Officials Present: Kamely Harkins b) Pledge of Allegiance c) Public Comment: None d) Minutes from last meeting(s): read, correct September 6th Minutes. Melissa moved to approve minutes from September 6th, Rex seconded, no comments, all ayes motion carried. e) Claims Approval Melissa moved to...

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

    Updated Oct 12, 2023

    Special Meeting Town Office: Thursday, July 20, 2023 @1:00pm A. Call Meeting to Order @5:03pm a. Roll Call Council: Libby Barth, Andy Wright, Rex McCord b. Employees Present c. Appointed Officials Present: Buck Kratzer, Kamely Harkins B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Comment D. Unfinished Business a. 5-pm Larson property management i. Shay has submitted a bid for $3,000 to remove homes and take to old city dump to burn. Buck will assist. ii. Libby moved to accept Shay Beyer’s bid of $3,000 for this removal project, Andy s...

  • Montana's First Lady visits Ekalaka Public Library

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Courtesy of Southeast Electric Cooperative As children are heading back to school, Montana's first lady, Susan Gianforte, has announced the statewide launch of the Imagination Library of Montana in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The partnership will assist programs already in place while also expanding programs statewide to every zip code in Montana. Through the partnership, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will provide a free book each month to any...

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

    Updated Jun 29, 2023

    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...

  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS

    Updated Jun 22, 2023

    6-05-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met on Wednesday, May 31 2023, 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. There was no public comment. Commissioner Watkins made the motion to approve the proceedings for May 22, 2023. Commissioner Castleberry seconded the motion. There was no public comment and the motion carried. Amanda Williams...

  • VA representative to be available in Ekalaka

    Updated May 10, 2023

    Veterans Administration representative Earl Edmonds of Miles City will be in Ekalaka on Monday, May 22, to meet with local veterans who may have questions regarding VA services or claims they may have and want to discuss. Edmonds will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ekalaka Public Library and can visit privately with individual veterans about their concerns or questions. Edmonds can also be reached by phone at 406-232-1203....

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

    Updated Feb 9, 2023

    Ekalaka Town Council Regular Meeting Town Office: January 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. A. Call Meeting to Order at 5:01 p.m. a. Roll Call Council: MELISSA LOVEC, ANDY WRIGHT, REX MCCORD, LIBBY BARTH (ZOOM) b. Employees Present: COLBY DIEDE, LANCE BARRERE c. Appointed Officials Present: MAYOR BUCK KRATZER, CLERK TERI JUMP B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Comment-NONE D. Presentation of Petitions and Communications: Zoning and Permits: NONE E. Minutes from last meeting(s): read, correct (if needed) and approve. a. Council Member Lovec...

  • Cultural differences

    Updated Nov 23, 2022

    In the mid-1970s a distinguished group of hunters decided to establish a facility that would combine a museum with a center for the historical, environmental, and cultural contribution of hunting to American society. I was teaching history at Chadron State College at the time. On the basis of some scattered articles on animal rights and hunting I had written as well as teaching a course on hunting's vast social impact in America, particularly in the nation's rural areas, I...

  • Town hires new clerk, issues press release

    Updated Oct 26, 2022

    On October 11, the Eagle reached out to the Town of Ekalaka for information regarding issues with the town's tax assessments and levies, as well as reports about citizens not receiving utility bills and/or payments by citizens that were not credited to their accounts in addition to the closure of Ekalaka Public Library. The first mention of these issues in town council minutes was on September 21. The official portion of those minutes read as follows: "Budget hearing is...

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

    Updated Oct 13, 2022

    Town Office: (September 21, 2022) A. Call Meeting to Order at 5 p.m. a. Roll Call Council Libby, Melissa, Jimmy b. Employees Present Mariah, Colby c. Appointed Officials Present Buck, Jennifer B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Sherriff’s dialog: none D. Public Comment: none E. Action Items a. Consent Agenda i. Zoning: Elizabeth Barth – Bird Coop 1. Melissa moves to table as there’s no quorum, Libby abstaining to vote. Jim seconded; no further discussion – motion passed. b. Town Survey i. Grant will only cover $50k. We can take di...

  • Mid-Rivers phone booth opens its doors to a world of reading

    Updated Aug 11, 2022

    While Ekalaka resident Sue Schneider was recently out of town visiting grandchildren, she noticed little wooden and metal boxes with books in them on many streets. All, she says, were very creative. Some looked like bird houses, others like doll houses. Inside were books that had been lovingly read and were now being made available to anyone; books for children, adolescents and adults. Schneider's grandchildren enjoyed picking out a book at home that they had read and taking...

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