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The museum is hosting the following events this fall: Carter County Geological Society Lecture Series Each program is located at the museum and includes 1 hour of PD credit (students are also welcome to attend and teachers can work with me if they want to do a class credit option) September 5, 7 p.m. Bee-tween the Lines: Montana Bees and Agriculture with Cecelia Gavinsky A beekeeper (or apiarist) keeps bees in order to collect their honey and other products that the hive...
Grassy, sagebrushy and only occasionally interrupted by sandstone buttes or clumps of pine trees, southeastern Montana has long drawn mule deer hunters from across the state and region. As recently as 2017, Hunters have harvested more than 17,000 mule deer from this region per year, filling their freezers with venison and adding to the tills of local businesses that guide, feed and lodge them. These days, though, it's almost easier to find elk on public land than it is to...
Trista DeFrance is the new postmaster at the Ekalaka, Montana Post Office and says she is looking forward to her new duties, "I am very excited to serve my community, customers, neighbors and friends as Postmaster!" DeFrance started her postal career in 2019 as a part time clerk in Ekalaka. She quickly moved into officer in charge positions before her promotion to postmaster. In addition to other duties, she manages two office employees, three carriers, and a total of 431...
submitted by First Baptist Church of Ekalaka Two days of celebration will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 14th, with a sourdough pancake brunch at the church on 111 South Central Street. Guest speaker and cowboy preacher, Gary Henderson, will speak at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Henderson once rode as a top hand in Carter County. After he came to faith in Jesus Christ, he became a preacher of the Gospel. He pastored and ranched in Northern Alberta for over 25 years. He now...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Samantha Wright in Carter County recently announced that FSA is now accepting applications for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses due to drought. The deadline to apply for 2024 LFP assistance is January 30, 2025. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who suffered grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or cash leased...
Press release submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association recently introduced a new duo to their physical therapy team — Caitlyn Harper, PT, DPT, and Matthew Hambright, PTA. Both Harper and Hambright are now settled in and ready to serve the community, bringing their unique expertise and passion for helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. Caitlyn Harper, PT, DPT Harper graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT...
It is now time to get updates for the community birthday calendar. Carter County 4-H Council is once again currently busy putting together the calendar for 2025. Those who would like a community calendar this year and/or need to add family birthdays and anniversaries to it are asked to please contact a 4-H leader in the area. The community calendar is a nice reminder of friends and family birthdays and anniversaries. Please contact Sharon Higgins or another 4-H leader today. Also, please share any updates of births,...
The Carter County Museum is thrilled to announce a generous $100,000 gift from Rhonda Kreitel Michalek to support the museum's ongoing expansion campaign. This significant contribution will play a vital role in nearly tripling the size of the museum, allowing more of the community and visitors to experience the rich history and culture of Carter County. In recognition of this remarkable donation, the museum's children's areas and the highly anticipated "Ekalaktic Dome"...
The CCHS Class of 1959 held their 65th reunion during the Days of '85....
submitted by Jacki Poland Veterans, first off, thank you all for your service to our country. You are all appreciated. Please save November 11th from 11 a.m. until maybe 2 p.m. for the Veterans Day Program at Ekalaka Public Schools. We are trying to make it a special time for you all. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me Jacki Poland at (406) 775-3545. Hope to see you all there!...
8-12-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 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 and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by Chairman Tauck. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp joined the meeting...
Press Release submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Every year, starting in the first week of August, thousands of people converge on Sturgis, South Dakota, for the famed Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This ten-day event attracts visitors from far and wide, and one of the highlights is "Topless Tuesday," which took place on Tuesday, August 6th. During this event, the small town of Alzada sees its population swell to one of the largest in the state. To meet the...
Overview of Emergency Disaster Declarations and Designations Farmers and ranchers know all too well that natural disasters can be a common, and likely a costly, variable to their operation. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has emergency assistance programs to provide assistance when disasters strike, and for some of those programs, a disaster designation may be the eligibility trigger. FSA administers four types of disaster designations. USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation • T...
The Board of Carter County Commissioners is seeking individuals who may be interested in filling a vacancy on the Public Health board. One three-year position is now open and must be filled. Interested individuals may inquire at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, P.O. Box 315, Ekalaka, MT, (406) 775-8749. Interested individuals must live within the county, but cannot reside in the Town of Ekalaka....
Organization 1. Farm Service Agency 2. Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department 3. Town of Ekalaka/Emswiler Pool Youth Organization 1. Puptown Wranglers 2. Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club 3. Carter County FFA Business/Farm/Ranch 1. Carroll Custom Embroidery 2. Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association 3. Troy Peterson Antique Tractor 1. '28 Allis Chalmers Model E - Lucas Waterland 2. '59 John Deere 830 - Reta Malenovsky 3. '50 International C - Micheal Malenovsky Vintage/Classic 1. '46 Ford Hot...
The Ekalaka Bump-n-Run race was held August 10th this year. It was a nice day that brought 21 cars to the races. Limited, BGM, and Modified were the three classes that they were split up into. It was a good day with good weather which made for good racing. We would like to thank all the racers that attended to put on a show for the crowd. Thank you also to the crowd that showed up and cheered their favorite racer(s) on. Super Stock Heat 1 1) 27 - Buck Kratzer Heat 2 1) 2 -...
Multiple Carter County High School class reunions took place during this year's Days of '85 Fair and Rodeo over the weekend in Ekalaka....
A large group of area producers attended the Carter County Commission meeting on Monday in Ekalaka to explain to the commissioners the current drought situation they are facing. In addition to drought, producers at the meeting spoke about how grasshoppers have devastated crops and pastures this year, and also how the storm event on July 13th that swept through the area caused severe damage to not only their homes and outbuildings, but also to crops and rangeland. Many have...
7-25-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, July, 25, 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 by Chairman Rod Tauck at 9:00 AM County Maintenance Bob Jacobs stepped into the meeting to let the Commission know that the...
submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association The Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association is pleased to announce its upcoming annual meeting, scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the hospital (2nd floor), and we encourage all association members to attend this important event. This year, we are excited to announce that Georgia Bruski, current Board Chair, Troy Fruit, current Board Co-chair, and Jitt Schneider, current Board member, are...
The Annual Days of ‘85 Firemen’s Barbecue will be taking place at a different location this year. Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department members will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and beans at the future home of EVFD which is located at the corner of E. Cleveland and Chicago Avenue (behind the city park). The barbecue will take place at the same time as usual, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 9th. Proceeds from the free will donation dinner will go to the family of the late Mark Wright, a longtime fire dep...
The Custer Gallatin National Forest offers free personal use firewood permits. You can pick one up at your local Forest Service Ranger District office or you can contact your local Forest Service Ranger District office to have one emailed or mailed to you. The Sioux RD representative will be available for free firewood permits at the NRCS office in Ekalaka on August 15th between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m....
7-08-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 08, 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. Commissioner Tauck called meeting to order at 9:00 am. There was no public comment. Fire Department mutual aid agreement between the County and The...
Press Release submitted by Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association The Board of Directors at Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association is excited to announce the appointment of Darrell Messersmith as the new Chief Executive Officer. Messersmith brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership and a deep commitment to community hospitals, making him an ideal fit to guide the organization into an exciting new chapter. Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association serves as a critical...
Local Mikel Fruit was recently honored as the Montana Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer for 2024 for Montana 4-H at 4-H Congress in Bozeman on July 11th. Fruit was nominated for her 29 years of service to Carter County 4-H and the community. Fruit has been a club leader of the Puptown Pioneer 4-H Club for 29 years. In her nomination letter it was noted that she helps with various community groups when needed including her church, Carter County Sheep and Cattle Growers, homemakers...
