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2-12-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 12, 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. Commissioner elect Dan Dinstel joined the meeting. Commissioner Castleberry made the motion...
1) Call Regular Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council: Mayor Buck Kratzer called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm. Present were Melissa Lovec (phone) and Rex McCord. b) Employees' Present: Calvin Jensen c) Appointed Officials Present: Carol Spencer & Kamely Harkins 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment/ Complaints: The public present were Toni Kratzer & Carol Carey Written complaints and comments were received by DP & Monte Lou Munro on how dusty their streets are and the...
In the June 4th Primary Election, the citizens of Ekalaka voted to elect a commission to conduct a Local Government Review Study. The purpose of the study commission is to review the existing form of powers of government and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the State of Montana. Under Section 7-3-177, MCA, the Town of Ekalaka must submit three (3) to form the commission by August 12, 2024, and members will be elected at the November 5, 2024, General Election. The commission must consist of voters who...
Carter County Fire Warden, Neil Kittelmann and Carter county commissioners have lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as of midnight on Thursday, December 12, 2024. U.S. Forest Service remains in Stage 2 in the Custer National Forest until at least December 25, 2024. Fire Warden, Neil Kittelmann has stated that burn permits will be strictly enforced. If you plan to burn you must call the Sheriff's Office, 406-775-8743, before burning. Kittelmann is asking if you have large...
A Cross-Border Educational Adventure In a groundbreaking educational initiative, the Ekalaka School District, the Hulett School District, and the Alzada Country School have embarked on a collaborative project that takes learning beyond the classroom. The three schools recently partnered to organize a series of "home-home field trips" that allowed students to explore local landmarks and cultural sites. A Geological Journey The first field trip, on November 25th, took Ekalaka st...
The holiday season in Ekalaka will shine bright this December, thanks to the return of the Christmas Lights Judging, sponsored by Sagebrush Service Club. Whether you're lighting up your home or business, now is the time to get creative and deck out your space for the festivities! The judging will take place on Thursday, December 19th, with lights to be turned on by 5:30 p.m. that evening. Everyone is encouraged to join in, adding to the town's festive atmosphere with...
On November 25th, Ekalaka Public Schools teamed up with Hulett School, Crook County School District #1, and Alzada School to create an exciting learning opportunity for 7th and 8th grade students. The group traveled to the iconic Devils Tower, where students explored the natural beauty and historical significance of the landmark. This partnership between the schools highlights the power of collaboration and hands-on learning, offering students a unique opportunity to connect...
Twenty years! Twenty years of the Fallon County Wild Game Feed in memory of Stan Wagner has come and gone. According to Wendy Wagner and Norton Walker, the game feed brought in an estimated 1,500 people. The largest crowd they have had. The people were served elk cotto salami, mountain lion summer sausage, buffalo meatballs, antelope stroganoff, bear chili, wild hog and mountain lion chili, pulled elk, pulled wild hog and elk enchiladas. All the wild game is donated by...
The Carter County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to usher in the holiday season at the 2024 Christmas Stroll on Thursday, December 5th, on Main Street in Ekalaka. This year's "Polar Express" Community Celebration promises a fun-filled evening with a variety of holiday activities for the entire family, starting at 4 p.m. One of the highlights of the event is the Festival of Wreaths, which will be on display at the tennis court. Attendees can cast their votes for their...
Fruit Service and Repair, Inc. in Ekalaka has announced an upgrade to its fuel services with the installation of a new pay-at-the-pump system. This upgrade allows customers 24/7 access to both gas and diesel at their location on Highway 323. With the new system in place, drivers can now fuel up at any time of day or night, providing added convenience for those on the go. Whether for personal vehicles or larger trucks, Fruit Service is now ready to meet the needs of the...
1-31-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, October 31, 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 9:00 am by Chairman Rod Tauck. Commissioner Tauck read Public Comment email from Clerk and Recorder Judy Wright regarding...
Ekalaka Public Schools has taken a significant step towards addressing the critical need for quality childcare in rural communities. The district's in-house daycare, located within the elementary school building, opened its doors in August 2022. This initiative was made possible by a $163,000 Child Care Innovation Grant, awarded to Ekalaka as one of only two public schools (alongside Browning) among 31 grantees across Montana. The grant funding spanned from September 2022 to...
The Carter County Chamber of Commerce thanks all who recently purchased tickets from the organization to win a trip to Deadwood's Oktoberfest event last month. Chamber members are pleased to report that the fundraiser was successful and that it wouldn't have been possible without generous and supportive community members. The newly-married Kerr's were the winning couple of the drawing. The Chamber has a couple of exciting events in the works for the upcoming Holiday season, so be on the lookout for opportunities to celebrate...
November 1 marked the official open enrollment period for Americans to enroll in the marketplace, apply for Medicaid, or change their health care plans to better meet their needs. This open enrollment period is crucial for the 48 Carter County residents who lost Medicaid or Healthy Montana Kids coverage because the window for people to reenroll is closing quickly. People have until January 15, 2025, to reapply, or they may have to wait until November 2025 to apply again....
October 9th, 2024 1) Call Regular Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council: Mayor Buck Kratzer called meeting to order at 5:02 pm. The presents were Melissa Lovec, Andy Wright, Rex McCord. b) Employees Present: Calvin Jensen c) Appointed Officials Present: Carol Spencer & Kamely Harkins 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment/ Complaints: Public present were Chad Hanson with Great West Eng. and Pat Strickland. No public comments or complaints. 4) Presentation of Petitions and...
Dawson Paul Erfman, son of proud parents Sam and Misty Erfman of Ekalaka, was born on October 17th at 4:28 p.m. in Spearfish, SD, weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces and measuring 18 3/4 inches long....
9-26-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, September 26, 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. Public comment Clerk and Recorder Judy Wright joined the meeting to let the commission know there is interested in the Public Health Board. The next Health...
HS A HONOR ROLL (3.5 GPA or higher) Roger Beach Alivia Foxley Corlan Laughery Chace Loehding Kendra Matthews Jillian McGraw Kamryn Miller Nicole O'Connell Nasya O'Connor Tiernan O'Connor Tristan Reynolds Travis Schallenberger Danica Shepherd Kendra Tooke Tracy Wilson Ayla Yates JH A HONOR ROLL (3.5 GPA or higher) Zavier Allison Bentley Jardee Kira Kratzer Kaden Loudermilk Lillian McCabe Cortland O'Connor Joby Owen Lily Schallenberger Allie Shepherd Oakley Spring Grady Stieg...
Myles Daniel Lovec joined the ever-growing Lovec clan on September 27th, 2024 at 2:57 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. His parents, Cory and Ashley Lovec of Park City, MT, and siblings, Brantley, Hutson, and Olive, are all enjoying the newest addition. Myles thinks the household is pretty loud, busy, and chaotic, but has decided he will stick it out and see how it goes....
Just over eighty-six percent of Carter County voters cast ballots in the 2024 Federal General Election on Tuesday. For comparison, 81 percent of voters cast ballots in the 2022 general election, 84 percent did in 2016, 78 percent did in 2018 and 94 percent did in 2020. In total, 865 ballots were cast from the county's 1005 registered voters. Precinct 3 (Hammond) had the best voter turnout at 91 percent, Precinct 14 (Rural Ekalaka) had a 90.5 percent turnout, Precinct 1...
More progress was seen on the veterans memorial at Perso Park in Ekalaka earlier this week, just in time for Veterans Day. The three walls of the memorial are now complete. There are a total of 1017 names, arranged by war, on the front and back of the two outside walls. A seal for the United States Space Force (USSF) was also recently added to the middle wall. USSF is the newest branch of the United States Armed Forces, established in December 2019. A misunderstanding...
submitted by Meric Berg, Reporter On October 20th, the Puptown Wranglers held their first meeting of the new 4-H year at the Carter County Event Center. During roll call, members shared which Halloween costumes they planned to wear. We also elected officers for the upcoming 4-H year....
On October 5th David and Ijkalaka Russell were inducted into the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame. There to receive the framed award were David and Ijkalaka's great-grandsons, Tom Carroll and Les Kreitel. The Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame awards rodeo scholarships to students. More details can be found at montanaprorodeo.org or by finding Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame on social media. A full article about the MPRHWF 2024 class of legend inductees...
On October 16, Ekalaka Elementary hosted a heartwarming community event, "Breakfast with Bestie," where families and friends gathered to enjoy a morning of delicious muffins, lively conversations, and plenty of smiles. Following the breakfast, the school celebrated its students' achievements with the BARK Awards, recognizing both behavioral excellence and academic perseverance. For the first quarter, students focused on important life skills such as emotional regulation,...
Continuing his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte last week toured Carter County Healthcare Facility in Ekalaka where he met with Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association administration, board members, and employees -highlighting the $17 million investment in rural health care. "Increasing access to health care and world-class facilities like Dahl Memorial is critical for our rural communities," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll continue to come alongside our providers who are...
