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Area veterans, as well as their families and friends, are encouraged to read the following list of United States veterans who were honorably discharged or were killed in action since the beginning of WWI. The list is meant to include all veterans with Carter County ties. The committee started the veterans memorial at Perso Park project a few years ago and has used several resources for names. Some names came from family submissions and donations, others were found in the...
submitted by Travis Schallenberger Carter County FFA This past week, the CCHS Agriculture Leadership class presented to a few of the elementary classes. Each member of the class had to create a presentation for one of the three grades they chose to work with. The class presented to them about different types of food and discussed with them where these foods come from on farms and ranches. This was a way for ag leadership kids to practice their public speaking skills, along...
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...
Rusty & Arnina Jardee, Miki & Robert Lantis, Marlene Tesch, Madlon Brence, Charlene Bodine, Robert L. & Janice Lasater, Alice Ward, Bill & Janet Carlisle, Dick & Reta Harkins, Marieta Holter, Don Gundlach, Emmett LaBree, Bill & Dallas Kennedy, Doran & Sharon Higgins, Dean & Gloria Parks, Gerald Royce, Tom Tooke, Tom & Rita Anderson, Julie Livengood, Bob & Sally Young, LaVern Schell, Phyllis & Loyd Townsend, Charlie & Gail Brence, Dick & Edith Schwede, Gary & Coralie Carter, Alicia Knapp, Aurthur Peabody, Mr. & Mrs. Gary...
submitted by Mrs. Mardee Guyer Ekalaka Elementary School was buzzing with excitement last week as students and teachers alike celebrated Dr. Seuss Week from March 3rd to March 6th. Each day was filled with colorful costumes and creative activities inspired by the beloved children's author. The festivities kicked off on Monday with "Fox in Socks" day, where students wore their craziest socks in honor of the character. Tuesday saw the school flooded with orange as everyone parti...
A new Montana State University Extension office will open in Carter County on March 18. Fallon and Carter Counties are currently served by one Extension office located in Baker. The new office will result in an additional Extension agent serving the region, according to Larry Brence, MSU Extension eastern region department head. Brence said the new Carter County office will be in Ekalaka. "We are excited to expand the reach of MSU Extension in southeast Montana," Brence said....
submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Brian Lucey, Rehabilitation Director at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka, recently announced the addition of new staff members and services at the facility's physical therapy department. Abby Lucey PT, DPT Abby has started part-time at the facility after recently taking a specialty course in women's health/ pelvic floor therapy. She is very excited to be able to add this niche specialty to the community. Abby can treat patients with...
The Carter County Predator Board is actively seeking individuals who may be interested in providing temporary part-time services in predator control in the county. The individual must hold a current independent contractor’s license with proper workman’s compensation exemption, must hold a valid driver’s license and must carry proper liability insurance. This individual will control the predators in the county by eradicating and or hunting coyotes and fox dens. The contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, and perso...
Keli Melton took 1st in the spelling bee, Waylon Wilson 2nd, Joby Owen 3rd, Tylinn Thomas 4th, and Vera Strub and Ayla Yates tied for 5th....
2-25-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, February 15, 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 Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman, were present. Pamela Castleberry, member was absent. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rod Tauck at 9 a.m. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp joined the meeting with measurements for the hospital employee parking area. DES...
Two trustees will be elected to the Ekalaka Public Schools Unified Board of Trustees for three-year terms from Elementary School District No. 15 in the upcoming school election. In addition, one trustee will be elected to a one-year term on the board from Carter County High School District No. 1. The one-year term is to fill a current vacancy. Candidates must file a Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy with District Clerk Brittani Brence by March 28th. No candidate may appear on the ballot unless they meet the...
submitted by Mrs. Carol Spencer Ekalaka Public Schools have been a hive of activity throughout January and February, setting a dynamic tone for the year. The elementary students kicked things off with impressive halftime performances during basketball games, showcasing their basketball skills. Under the guidance of Rachael Fischer and her dedicated team, these young talents also took part in several gymnastic displays, earning widespread applause. The excitement extended...
The New Pool Committee, a committee that originally set out to fix Emswiler Pool or build a new pool in Ekalaka, was formed in the spring and summer of 1995 with the first meeting being held November 7th, 1995. Emswiler Pool was originally constructed in the early 1960s. The committees purpose, as described at the time, was "to determine the extent of the problem and to gather information to present to the Town Council. Some things that we will be doing is consulting an...
1-31-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, January 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, and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman was absent. The meeting was called to order by chairman Rod Tauck. Justice of The Peace Kathy Rosencranz and Deputy Justice of the Peace Reta Melnovesky joined the meeting for Reta’s 6-month probation review...
The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period on the environmental assessment for the Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC proposal to construct and operate a CO2 sequestration project in southeastern Montana. The 30-day comment period ends March 18, 2024. The EA, applicable documents, a link to register for the upcoming virtual public meeting and a venue for submitting comments are available on the BLM e-Planning page dedicated to this project at...
Charlotte King turned 90 years young on February 19th. The local celebrated at a party with family and friends on February 17th at Carter County Events Center in Ekalaka....
January 3rd, 2024 Public hearing for water, sewer, and garbage Increase 1) Call Public Hearing Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council, Melissa Lovec, Andy Wright, Rex McCord b) Employees Present Elston Temp c) Appointed Officials Present Kamely Harkins, Buck Kratzer 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment Heather Brownfield was the only one here for public hearing, asked if we are getting anyone to do water work if we are increasing the water. Discussion was held, why no one is applying. Town has adds posted in Local paper a...
With the 2024 political season underway, United States Congressional candidates are making their trips through Ekalaka along the campaign trail. Within the last few weeks, U.S. House Montana District 2 hopefuls Ric Holden and Stacy Zinn have been to Ekalaka, as has U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy. Sheehy, shown at left, was at the Wagon Wheel Café for an informal meet and greet on Tuesday afternoon....
submitted by Fallon/Carter Extension Office The Carter County Shooting Stars hosted their 10th annual Invitational Shoot on February 3, 2024 at the Fallon County Indoor Shooting Range. There were forty-nine 4-H youth and five adults from Bighorn, Bowman, Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, and Rosebud/Treasure that participated. The shoot offered archery and air rifle. There were 36 youth that participated in archery and 13 youth in air rifle, and 5 adults participated in...
Dahl Memorial staff recently installed a race track down the main hallway as part of what they have aptly named “Drive to Thrive.” Thrive refers to a new electronic medical records system that Dahl Memorial Healthcare is currently in the process of switching to — and drive refers to cars that each department has created to “race” down the track in the hallway towards completion of the changeover. In other words, Dahl’s “Drive to Thrive” is a means of making a lengthy and complicated computer conversion a little more fun. Now,...
Forty of Montana State University’s top seniors and their faculty and staff mentors will be recognized Friday, Feb. 16, at the 42nd annual Founders Day Awards for Student Excellence event held on the MSU campus. Honored students are nominated by faculty in their respective colleges or departments. Qualified nominees must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated campus leadership and community service. The honored students each select a mentor who will be recognized with them at the event, which is hosted by the MSU Alumni F...
Ekalaka Elementary School Behavioral BARK award winners for the month of January are shown above. BARK is an acronym for Be Respectable, Act Responsible, Remember Safety and Kindness Matters. In January awards were given for respect....
The second session of Reimagining Rural will feature nationally known rural experts Becky McCray and Deb Brown, who encouraged community members to try new ideas as a way to deal with the changes we see in our small towns. Also featured in this session is a story of success from a small Montana town. "We need to be more open to new ideas," McCray said. "Iowa State University studied 99 small towns over 20 years and found that the communities that survived the best were the...
Southeast Electric has chosen two candidates to go to Washington D.C. in June of 2024. The candidates had to write an essay answering the question, "If you could have dinner with one prominent Washington, D.C. figure, whether from the past or present, who would that person be and why? What would you ask them?" Travis Schallenberger chose Theodore Roosevelt stating that Roosevelt was an extraordinary leader who made a significant impact on American history. He also mentioned...
Carter County has received planning funds from the Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Division to update its County Growth Policy. County Commissioners have authorized the Carter County Planning Board to update the Growth Policy on behalf of the County. A Growth Policy is a means of proactively preparing for change affected by growth or lack of growth. It is a community’s development plan. It evaluates existing community conditions and sets goals for housing, land use, economic development, local s...
