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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...
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....
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...
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,...
The inaugural Safety Squad Rally at Ekalaka Public Schools was a resounding success, showcasing Bulldog Nation's dedication to experiential learning and community engagement. On Monday, October 14th, the school parking lot transformed into a bustling hub of safety education. Students of all ages, from kindergarteners to high school seniors, had the opportunity to explore a variety of stations, learning about fire safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and more....
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...
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....
The Custer Gallatin National Forest offers free personal use firewood permits. Residents can pick one up at their local Forest Service Ranger District office or may contact the local Forest Service Ranger District office to have one emailed or mailed to them. The Sioux RD representative will be available in person for free firewood permits at the NRCS office in Ekalaka on Wednesday October 23rd from 2 to 5 p.m....
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...
Northern Plains Resource Council and the Carter County group "Save the Range" were recently informed that BLM approval for the Snowy River Project has been paused. The Bureau of Land Management is delaying any decisions regarding this project until the Greater Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan is issued. The State of Montana designated the area as core sage grouse habitat. This spring the Bureau of Land Management conducted a comment period that occurred in connection with...
Carter County Commissioners invite the public to attend their October 15, 2024 meeting held in the commission board meeting room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana to review options available for the old hospital property. The meeting is set from 1 to 3 p.m....
Ekalaka Public Schools is hosting Child Find, a developmental screening for children aged 0-5, on Wednesday, October 16th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the grade school gym. This screening will help parents gain information about their child’s development and how to support their child’s progress. Children aged 3-5 years will be screened in the following areas: Concepts/Thinking Skills, Motor Skills, Speech/Language Development, and Hearing. Children under 3 years will be screened by DEAP (Developmental Educational Ass...
9-09-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 09, 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. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp and Clerk and Recorder...
The high temperature on Saturday, September 29th shattered an Ekalaka record that was nearly 120 years old when the mercury reached 96 degrees Fahrenheit. The previous record high for September 29th in Ekalaka came in 1905 when it hit 90 degrees out. The third hottest September 29th day in Ekalaka came in 2021. The high that day was 89 degrees. The record low for a September 29th day in Ekalaka is also over 100 years old - 17 degrees in 1920....
Join us for Carter County's Community Choir rehearsals starting on Monday, October 7th, at 7 pm. The rehearsals will be held at St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church. We welcome individuals of ALL ages, abilities, and talents to join us on Monday nights at 7 pm until our Concert on Monday, December 9th. The only thing you need to bring is your enthusiasm! If you have any questions, please contact Libby at (406) 679-5603....
Ekalaka Airport will host the fourth annual 97M fly-in on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th this year. Area pilots and all community members are invited to attend. Join for dinner and a hangar dance featuring live music by the Wilder Butte Band Saturday evening. The free will donation barbecue dinner served by members of Ekalaka Masonic Lodge #120 will begin at 5 p.m. Camping overnight is encouraged. The new pilot's lounge has a restroom and shower. A Sunday...
8 CCHS Homecoming royalty upon the conclusion of coronation inside the school's Tuggle room on Monday night in Ekalaka....
