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On March 25, Carter County received notification that the local food bank would be receiving a $1,500 grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The notification states that the foundation “recognizes that due to the on-going health crisis the world is currently facing, many local non-profits are experiencing unprecedented increase in demand for their local services.” The money will be used to restock the food bank with essential items. An unprecedented number of Americans hav...
There are no cases of COVID-19 in Carter County as of Wednesday, April 15. As suspected, last week Governor Bullock extended the end date of the executive directives to April 24, 2020. The Governor extended the end date of the Stay at Home Directive, the Directive providing mandatory quarantine for certain travelers, the restrictions for on-premises food and beverage businesses and to continue the closure of all non-residential public schools. To read Governor Bullock's...
Last Friday morning, Ekalaka reached -8 degrees, the lowest ever temperature for the date and the second lowest ever temperature for the entire month of April. The record low for an April day in Ekalaka of -11 degrees was recorded on April 1 of 1899, over 120 years ago. April temperatures in Ekalaka have only ever dropped below zero a handful of times. The last time it happened, prior to April 3 of this year, was on April 3 of 2002 when it reached -5 degrees. Four times the mercury has read -6 degrees in April, and in April...
It was a case of going.... going...gone. Wells Fargo closed the branch in Baker months ago. The bank's Automated Teller Machine (ATM) near the Main Street door was left behind. Until last week when Wells Fargo decided to remove it. Then both the exterior signs and the ATM were removed by contractors last Tuesday, according to the new owner of the building. According to Jade Boggs, the new owner of the building, he will soon be moving his Insurance Store from across the street...
As of Tuesday morning, there were ZERO reported COVID-19 cases in Carter County. In fact, there is only one case east of Billings at this time, which is in Roosevelt County. However, to keep COVID-19 out of Carter County, we need to continue to be disciplined and not get complacent. Please continue to promote and sustain the recommendations and restrictions of the local, state and federal public health departments. Public health asks all citizens to continue to follow social...
Carter County Election Administrator Pam Castleberry announced on Tuesday that the upcoming June 2 statewide primary election will be a mail ballot election. The announcement comes on the heels of a directive issued by Governor Steve Bullock on March 25 authorizing all counties in the state to conduct upcoming elections entirely by mail. Specifically, Bullock's directive provided for the following: • Counties permitted, but not required, to conduct June 2, 2020, primary e...
In a meeting on Tuesday, county commissioners made the decision to keep the doors locked at Carter County Courthouse. The commission originally ordered the closure of all county public offices for two weeks. That two-week period is over after Friday, but with the threat of COVID-19 still high, offices will remain closed to walk-in traffic and the courthouse locked until further notice. All offices can be still be reached by phone during normal business hours....
There is an overwhelming amount of information available that is related to COVID-19. Following are some guidelines all residents should practice. First, social distancing – keeping six feet between you and everyone else. Washing your hands, and not touching your face are essential to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. These preventative measures should be practiced at all times, especially when leaving your home. Secondly, follow the directions of Carter County Public H...
In the face of adversity, one local business owner's positive attitude and creative thinking led to a promotion she hopes will brighten her customers' day. It's no mystery that small businesses are being affected by COVID-19 in a big way. On March 17 Governor Steve Bullock announced that emergency loans were made available to small businesses in Montana. "We are monitoring the impacts of the novel coronavirus in real time – both from a public health perspective and an e...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare announced on Tuesday that there will be no annual health fair this year. In a statement, hospital staff noted that the decision was made "with the safety of our patients and community in mind." The hospital will provide a lab draw solution for health fair patients at a future date. Residents who rely on the health fair for medication refills should call the clinic at 406-775-8738 to discuss alternative options. Additionally, Dahl Memorial Healthcare...
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus throughout the United States this month has transformed American lives in ways many might never have imagined possible. Social distancing recommendations and restrictions on gatherings of more than a handful of people have had a ripple effect on the economy that has adversely affected many small businesses. Small businesses are the backbones of local communities. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make...
Over the last few weeks a great deal of visible progress has been made on the new hospital facility. Warmer weather has helped keep construction crews busy, especially with concrete work. Much of the steal framing of the building is now complete. Dahl Memorial CEO Ryan Tooke said on Wednesday morning that they have all of the materials they need to complete the project so it won't be slowed or affected by any manufacturing delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The central...
Local health officials directed the closure of Ekalaka businesses last week as another aggressive step to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The move came prior to a state mandate from Gov. Steve Bullock last Friday that directed all bars and restaurants, gyms, theaters and casinos to close. "Both young and older Montanans, in urban and rural communities, have tested positive for coronavirus, making it even more clear that this virus impacts us all and that these actions are...
A HONOR ROLL (3.5 GPA or higher) Tegan Diede Seth Kennedy Kari Kittelmann Kendall Kittelmann Whitney Kittelmann Wyatt Kittelmann Hannah LaBree Heather LaBree Heidi LaBree Brynn Loehding Tylee Loehding Nicole O'Connell Mick O'Connor Tyra O'Connor Jaden Pardee Jared Pardee Rose Rychner Ryan Rychner Darin Schallenberger Travis Schallenberger Jennifer Schmid Grace Tooke Kendra Tooke Kenzie Tooke B HONOR ROLL (3.0 - 3.49 GPA) Grafton Bonsell Brayden Bucholz Ryker Carroll Caiden...
The Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club recently presented Hendrickson Construction with a Friend-of-4-H appreciation gift for generously donating to the local club as well as other Carter County 4-H events. The club stated that the Hendricksons are "always willing to help in any way they can to promote the youth of our county. We Thank You!"...
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the world and country, the threat of the virus has made significant local impacts. Last Thursday, Montana Governor Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency. On Friday night the Montana High School Association (MHSA) announced that the remainder of all state basketball tournaments would be canceled, ending the Carter County High School Lady Bulldogs' season after a semi-final loss at the Class C Tournament in Missoula where several fans...
One junior high team and two high school teams traveled to Miles City to compete in the annual Academics Olympics meet recently. Gracie Tooke, Jared Pardee, Turner Tooke, and Sean Wolenetz placed eighth in the oral rounds. Rose Rychner, Mick O’Connor, Ryan Rychner, Darin Schallenberger and Jaden Pardee won 2 rounds and lost 2 rounds in the oral competition. CCHS students did well on the written test: Gracie Tooke place 6th for Seniors, Jared Pardee placed 2nd for Juniors, Ryan Rychner placed 4th for Juniors, Darin S...
On Tuesday, Carter County Public Health released the following statement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time for social responsibility. We have to understand others in our circle are vulnerable, and we need to protect them. COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that causes a respiratory illness that is being transmitted across the world. The pandemic COVID-19 has created a massive influx of patients, which is leading to healthcare organizations overseas that are overwhelmed with patients, where healthcare...
Community members in Carter County may soon be receiving a survey form in their mailbox. This survey will be sent to a random sample of homes and will help Dahl Memorial Healthcare identify health services needed in the community. The information will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new programs and by community groups interested in addressing health issues. The Montana Office of Rural Health is assisting the hospital in an analysis of local community needs, use of local healthcare services and overall...
The Town of Ekalaka will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 1 at 5 p.m. for the purpose of obtaining comments regarding the Preliminary Engineering Report that was prepared for the water system. At the public hearing recommended improvements will be explained. The purpose and proposed area of the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding and any costs that may result for local citizens as a result of the project will be discussed. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to ask questions and...
On February 28, a retirement party for Robin Markuson, County Executive Director at the USDA Farm Service Agency, was held at Carter County Events Center. Markuson started with the FSA in 1984 as a temporary employee, then became a full time program technician, spent 17 years as a loan officer and has spent the last five and a half years as the executive director. The party featured a sit down dinner served by Carter County High School FCCLA members, cake and refreshments. It...
Late last year, Gary "Tyke" Harkins, far right, attended an Honor Flight in Washington D.C. with other veterans from the Bakersfield, California area. Mr. Harkins was an E-6 in the Army during the Vietnam War. He entered his service in Ekalaka and served from October 1967 to September 1973. Harkins took basic training at Ft. Ord. He served as a forward observer for artillery targets with the 41st Artillery, which was attached to the 173rd Airborne. He was stationed in Vietnam...
Last week, the Montana Department of Commerce announced that five Montana communities were recently accepted to become affiliate members of the Montana Main Street Program. According to the department, the program helps Montana communities strengthen and preserve historic downtown commercial districts by supporting economic development, urban revitalization and historic preservation through long-range planning, organization, design and promotion. “The Department of Commerce is dedicated to supporting communities in their e...
Through generous donations and awards of various grants, Dahl Memorial has been able to secure funding to cover some of the expenses for updated hospital equipment and construction costs for the new healthcare facility being built in Carter County. ONEOK and the USDA have donated considerable amounts to help update equipment at Dahl Memorial. ONEOK contributed $80,000 to purchase twelve new hospital beds while the USDA gave $65,000 to help fund the upgrade of a new electronic health records system. Dahl staff have also...
Ekalaka residents welcomed balmy weather on Saturday, March 7. Temperatures were warm enough, in fact, to break an all-time record for Ekalaka. The 68 degree high on March 7 turned out to be a record for that day, overtaking a 65 degree high in 1987. The average high for the same day is 37 degrees, according to National Weather Service records....
