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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 -...
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...
Carter County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions: Neil Kittelmann, Carter County Fire Warden, along with the Carter County Commissioners have declared, effective at 12:01 p.m., July 31, 2024, Carter County Fire Restrictions - Stage 1 will be in effect until further notice. PROHIBITIONS: During the restricted period, the following acts are prohibited: • Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire, unless noted and allowed in the exemptions stated below: • Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a develo...
Dinosaur enthusiasts from all over the world gathered in Ekalaka for the 12th Annual Dino Shindig July 27th and 28th. The audience learned about dinosaurs of various sizes including the huge Tyrannosaurus rex, the Archaeopteryx, the Hadrosaur and many more. The Dino Shindig event is coordinated by Carter County Museum. On Saturday, fourteen speakers, many of them paleontologists, presented their latest research findings at the Lutheran Church in Ekalaka. Hiromi Kurosu...
Carter County Deputy Sheriff Jim Bailey officially retired this week after twenty years of dedicated service to the county. Deputy Bailey was hired by former Carter County Sheriff Rusty Jardee on June 25th, 2004 and completed his service with Sheriff Neil Kittelmann on Wednesday. A thank you is extended to Deputy Bailey for his years of service and commitment to law enforcement. Josh Norris was recently hired to fill the vacancy left by Bailey. Deputy Norris started his...
The 2024 Hall of Fame Legend inductees have been chosen by the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame. Among the honorees this year are Bob Askin, John Calliflower, John Carr and Korry Mitty. John Larrick will receive the Lifetime Achievement award. Honorees will be celebrated at the annual Scholarship Fundraising Banquet and Gathering in October. Each year, awards are given to individuals, families, businesses and ranches who have contributed to and sustained rodeo 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 in the November 5th general...
6-28-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday, June 28, 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. There was no public comment. DES Coordinator Georgia Bruski joined the meeting with an idea for a...
On July 13th, the Sioux Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest experienced a thunderstorm event with winds exceeding 100mph, causing damage to some developed sites, power outages, as well as blocked roads and trails. Progress has been made to clear roads, but more assessment of the damage and work remains. "We are grateful to everyone who worked this week to evaluate damage from the storm and clear roads," said Sioux District Ranger Kurt Hansen. "There is...
Lily “Eileen” Treadway has been awarded the Carter County Congregate Meal Bid for fiscal year 2024/2025. The meals will be served Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning Monday, July 22nd. Federal regulations and changes have led to raising the suggested meal price to the actual price the county pays. Therefore the suggested donation will be $15.00. If you are over 60 or the spouse of someone who is, please pay what you can. Guests under 60 pay the full price....
Anna Heggen LaBree In 1884, Anna Heggen LaBree's grandfather Edward Heggen filed his homestead three miles NE of Ekalaka. He and his brother George helped build some of the first buildings in Ekalaka. George Heggen's broad ax used for these buildings is currently in the Carter County Museum. Anna, the daughter of Elmer and Alice Heggen, grew up in Carter County, graduated from Carter County High School and went to college in Billings. Anna has been an active member of the...
The lack of moisture on the Sioux Ranger District has created the need for the Custer Gallatin National Forest to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the Long Pines area in both Carter County, MT and Harding County, SD. The area continues to be in drought conditions – severe drought –where vegetation and grasses are dry. Furthermore, there is no significant moisture predicted in the weather forecast. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions go into effect immediately. Stage 1 Fire Res...
submitted by Daniel Hall, Reporter The Gumbo Gophers have been and are planning to have a busy summer. In June, the club met at the Higgins Ranch to have their market animals weighed in. During the meeting the members voted to clean up and place a new sign at the Alzada Cemetery. July 15th the club had a meeting in Alzada. First, we heard from our members who attended 4H Congress. Then, we planned the annual Lake Day and the BBQ fundraiser at the end of July. Finally, we...
On Saturday, July 13th, the Sioux Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest experienced a thunderstorm event with winds exceeding 100mph. On the Forest, this storm system caused damage to some developed sites, power outages, and has blocked roads trails particularly in the Ekalaka Hills, Long Pines, and East Short Pines land units. "It will take time to assess the extent of the storm damage and re-open roads," said Sioux District Ranger Kurt Hansen. "We hope to...
On July 13th, a severe thunderstorm event with winds reportedly exceeding 100 mph swept through the county - and entire region - causing widespread damage to trees, crops, outbuildings and many homes. Downed power poles south of town caused some to be without power for multiple days following the storm. The city transfer site was open Sunday morning for crews and individuals to dump loads of fallen trees, debris and branches. Outside of Ekalaka, there were additional reports...
Attention Ekalaka: CDL/Bus Driver Training Available! Are you interested in becoming a CDL-licensed bus driver and making a difference in our community? Ekalaka Public Schools is offering a CDL/bus driver training program, and they need at least five participants to get it started. The best part?The school will cover the cost! Why become a bus driver? • Always in Demand: The schools consistently need drivers for various routes, including full-time positions, substitutes, a...
This year's Carter County Days of '85 Fair and Rodeo is quickly approaching. With the fair only four weeks away, now is the perfect time for businesses, farms and ranches, churches, organizations and classes holding reunions to start brainstorming winning float ideas for the parade. "Carter County Fair, It's a Jungle Out There" is this year's fair theme. The parade is scheduled for Sunday, August 11th at 11 a.m. Entries for the parade are due by Friday, August 9th. Late...
One hundred three Emil and Eula Lovec descendants congregated at Camp Needmore near Ekalaka over the 4th of July holiday weekend for the clans biannual reunion. Four generations were in attendance over the course of the 3 day gathering. Emil and Eula had eight children, those eight had 22 children, those 22 have 50 children so far, and those 50 have 11 children so far. The Lovecs plan to have their next reunion in 2026 at Camp Needmore....
