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On May 24th the Ekalaka Elementary kindergarten class visited Carter County Museum. The students enjoyed completing crafts with Mrs. Barb Elmore and learning about dinosaurs from Dr. Nathan Carroll....
The staff of Carter County Museum are very excited to welcome Barb Elmore as the Museum Educator for the 2023 summer season! Beginning on Monday, June 5th, Elmore will be teaching the Carter County Geological Society Junior Science Program at the museum, helping with camp programs, and running the kids’ activities during the 11th Annual Dino Shindig July 22-23. She will also host Dark Sky events at Medicine Rocks State Park on June 21 and August 16, both beginning at 8:30 p.m. Elmore came to the Ekalaka area around 30 y...
4-28-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday, April 28, 2023, 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. Pamela Castleberry, was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. The commission approved claims in the amount of $130,898.14 and payroll in the amount of $238,886.14. Tricia Lovec Senior Transport...
Mrs. Amy Walker's CCHS child development class and local story hour kids read and explored at Carter County Museum last Thursday....
The Foundation for Montana History recently announced $222,460 in funding for 29 historic preservation projects across Montana in 2023. Carter County Geological Society will receive $10,000 of that funding. The $222,460 marks the largest amount awarded in one year since the grant program began in 2012 and brings the foundation's total funding for community-based history projects to over $1.5 million to date. "Growing our grant program is at the core of our mission," said...
Area residents are encouraged to attend a second public meeting for the Ekalaka Community Plan on April 5th, beginning at 5 p.m. The meeting, hosted by High Plains Architects of Billings, will take place at Carter County Event Center as part of an Ekalaka town council meeting. An initial draft of the Ekalaka Community Plan was shared with the community in January at the museum. Around forty members of the community attended the first meeting where Randy Hafer, High Plains...
The Montana Department of Commerce recently announced it has awarded $1 million in grant funding to nineteen tourism entities to strengthen and diversify local and regional economies by promoting Eastern Montana as a tourism destination. The grant funding is through Brand MT's Eastern Montana Tourism Partner Initiative (EMI). "We want to showcase the scenic, diverse beauty and the unique communities that make Eastern Montana so special," said Scott Osterman, Director of the...
Join Carter County Museum March 2 at 7 p.m. for a special presentation on the results of the Measurement of Museum Social Impact Study. In 2021, Carter County Museum, along with thirty-seven other museums and zoos, signed onto the MOMSI study, which is part of a national effort to address the critical need of establishing best practices for measuring social impact within the museum field. The study took place between October 2021 to August 2022 and involved participants at...
Ekalaka Town Council Regular Meeting Town Office: January 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. A. Call Meeting to Order at 5:01 p.m. a. Roll Call Council: MELISSA LOVEC, ANDY WRIGHT, REX MCCORD, LIBBY BARTH (ZOOM) b. Employees Present: COLBY DIEDE, LANCE BARRERE c. Appointed Officials Present: MAYOR BUCK KRATZER, CLERK TERI JUMP B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Comment-NONE D. Presentation of Petitions and Communications: Zoning and Permits: NONE E. Minutes from last meeting(s): read, correct (if needed) and approve. a. Council Member Lovec...
1-17-2023 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 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 was present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. Shannon Hewson, Senior Engineer of Broz Engineering stepped into the meeting to visit about upcoming projects. Gravel truck bid opening for 2023-2024 truck. Guest...
A historical sign on the edge of town states Ekalaka was established in 1885 by a bison hunter who set out to erect an "edifice for the eradication of ennui." His wagon became stuck in the snow, and that's the point where he started the underpinnings of a community. His explanation was "Hell, any place in Montana is a good place for a saloon." He unloaded the lumber he had in the wagon and commenced construction on the spot. However, the town wasn't named after this initial...
Two representatives from High Plains Architects of Billings were at Carter County Museum in Ekalaka on Tuesday to discuss a community plan with over forty members of the public in attendance. A Montana Main Street Project grant of $40,000 that was awarded last calendar year is providing the largest percentage of the funding for the plan. Randy Hafer, High Plains Architects president, and John Sanford, project designer, showed a slideshow including preliminary ideas of what...
High Plains Architects, an award-winning architecture and planning firm located in Billings, is currently working on a comprehensive community master plan for the Town of Ekalaka. A public meeting for community feedback will be held at The Carter County Museum on Tuesday, January 17th at 5:30 p.m. Community members and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Public participation in the planning process is crucial in i...
Slug was born in Broadus, Montana in 1943, to Jack C. and Margaret (Williams) Mills. He was a large baby and the doctor commented "he's a helluva slug". The nickname stuck. From an early age he worked on his family's ranch. Work was important to Slug. One of his first jobs, away from the ranch, was herding sheep for Lawrence Capra. He earned a hefty 50 cents a day. He also worked for other area ranchers such as Darrold Mraz, Manly Moore, his Uncle George Williams, and Warren S...
Carter County Museum will host Montana Conversation "Kid Gloves and Brass Knuckles: The Life of Nancy Cooper Russell" with Mary Jane Bradbury on Thursday, December 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. at 306 N Main Street in Ekalaka. The presentation is free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana's Cultural Trust, and private donations. Against the backdrop of...
1-27-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, October 27, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chairman; and Mike Watkins, member was present. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. County Maintenance Bob Jacobs joined the meeting to discuss water shut off at the Old Hospital building. The Town of Ekalaka maintenance...
submitted by Carter County Public Health COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Available | Call for an appointment. The updated Moderna booster is for everyone 18 and older. The updated Pfizer booster is for everyone 12 and older. It protects against the original strain and the Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5. Preventative Dental Care for all school aged kids | Public Health’s partner, Smiles Across Montana, will be returning to Carter County in the middle of October. This is a preventative dental care opportunity for all school aged k...
9-19-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 19, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Rosencranz at 9 a.m. There was no public comment. Carter County Public Health Officer interview. Guests: Health Board President Steve DeFord, Clerk and Recorder...
8-31-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday 31, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 and there was no public comment. The Commission approved payroll in the amount of $277,511.03 and claims in the amount of $455,027.50. Carter County Attorney Corbit...
Editor's note: Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's annual meeting is scheduled for September 22 at 6 p.m. in the physical therapy room, located on the second floor of the new facility. Two positions on the association's board of directors are up for election this year. Following is information submitted by three candidates for the two board positions, published as they were received. Melody Loken I am seeking reelection to the Board of Directors of Dahl Memorial Healthcare...
8-31-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday 31, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 and there was no public comment. The Commission approved payroll in the amount of $277,511.03 and claims in the amount of $455,027.50. Carter County Attorney Corbit...
8-25-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday 25, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 and there was no public comment. Carl Knapp Road and Bridge Supervisor joined the meeting to discuss updating the lease for the Brence Gravel Pit. Commissioner Watkins made the...
6 Days of '85 Parade results CATEGORY Organization 1) Carter County Museum 2) Descendants of Ijkalaka and David Russell 3) Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department Business/Farm/Ranch 1) Dahl Memorial Healthcare 2) Training In Truth/Strangford Team 3) Waterland Ranch Church 1) Medicine Rocks Church 2) Ekalaka Bible Church Youth Organization 1) Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club 2) Carter County FFA 3) Puptown Wranglers 4-H Club Vintage/Classic Car 1) 1948 Ford - Carl Knapp 2) 1955 Crown...
7-29-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday, July 29, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member; were present. Chairman Steve Rosencranz called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Carter County Maintenance Bob Jacobs joined the meeting. He corrected issues with the elevator. He has started using the newer John Deere mower as the...
Following the recent resignation of former Superintendent Stephen Ely, the Ekalaka Elementary #15 and Carter County High School Unified Board of Trustees interviewed three individuals for administrative positions on July 11. At the board's regular meeting the following day, a split vote with one trustee abstaining as she was not present during the interviews left the matter of hiring a school administrator unresolved. The board decided to then conduct second interviews with...
