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7-14-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, July 14, 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. Jennifer Waterland joined the meeting to request permission to use the Bump and Run Track at the Airport. Commission Watkins made the motion to allow the Ekalaka Bump and Run Club to use the track at the airport...
Numbers from one of the biggest yearly events in Ekalaka have started to come in. The 10th Annual Dino Shindig once again did not disappoint dino enthusiasts in attendance and provided a boost for local businesses prior to the upcoming Days of '85 Fair and Rodeo. On Thursday, twenty people attended the museum's Dark Sky Event at Medicine Rocks State Park. Friday saw 21 people attend the Dinosaur Ice Cream and Pathologies event and 75 at Camp Needmore for the Paleo Meet and...
7-05-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, July 05, 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 a.m. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp joined the meeting to request the purchase of gravel from Wyrick Construction to be used on the North end...
It’s been happening now for a decade. The 10th Annual Dino Shindig is set to take place this weekend in Ekalaka. Visitors will be in town from all over the world to hear lectures from leading paleontologists, partake in kids activities, dance the night away, hike at Medicine Rocks State Park, join a fossil field expedition and much more. Beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday, July 23, families can check out an array of children’s activities, demos and ‘Ekalaktic Dome’ Shows at Carter County Museum. Admission is $7 for kids an...
On July 19, USDA Rural Development will be partnering with Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation to present a variety of small business funding opportunities at a free workshop in Ekalaka. The event will take place at Carter County Event Center, 209 West Speelmon Street, and lunch will be provided by the Carter County Chamber of Commerce. Community members are invited to hear from a variety of speakers to learn about different funding and technical assistance opportunities for small business or community projects....
6-13-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on June 13, 2022 in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Present were Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; and Rod Tauck, Vice Chair. Mike Watkins, Member was absent. There was no public comment. Guests included Road and Bridge employee Joe Schmid, Road Supervisor Carl Knapp and Attorney Corbit Harrington. Joe has been employed with the County 6 months and has met the...
Carter County Museum kicked off its summer Junior Scientist program with a series of paleontology-themed activities throughout the month of June. The young scientists have investigated coprolites, learned about fossil formation, generated casts and searched for microscopic fossils in sediment! CCM has many fun events for the entire family to enjoy throughout July. Below are details for upcoming Junior Scientist programs as well as other off-site events. All events will take...
submitted by Carter County Public Health Free School Aged Shot Clinic including kindergarten and 7th grade | Don't miss out! Call us at 406-775-6332 to pre-register. The clinic is open to all school-aged kids (public, country, home-schooled). The Care Van will be located at Carter County Museum, Friday July 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The Public Health Department and the BCBS Care Van have teamed up to offer these vaccinations for no out-of-pocket cost. The museum also plans to host an event...
5-31-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on, May 31, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Present were Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; and Rod Tauck, Vice Chair. Mike Watkins, Member was absent. There was no public comment. The commission approved payroll in the amount of $237,266.46 and claims in the amount of $246,790.00. Clerk and Recorder Pam Castleberry joined the meeting where she updated the...
Carter County Museum recently introduced Chloe Chambers as Museum Educator for the summer of 2022. Chambers came from Georgia where she is a high school science teacher. Last week, she spent time teaching atlatl throwing during 4-H camp at Camp Needmore and at Buzzard Days in Makoshika State Park. Over the next few weeks, she will lead a series of pop-up programs as part of the museum's Junior Scientist series, including Coprolite Action, Operation: Fossil ID, Micro-Sort and...
5-16-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on, May 16, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Present were Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; Rod Tauck, Vice Chair and Mike Watkins, Member. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp stepped into the meeting to let the commission know about the trip to purchase the 6x6 plow truck from Atlanta, Georgia. County Attorney Corbit Harrington...
submitted by Carter County Public Health COVID-19 vaccine and testing | On Thursday, June 9th appointments are available for the COVID-19 vaccine (both primary and booster doses). Free COVID-19 At Home Test Kits are also available for residents. These are easy to use and provide quick results in 15-30 minutes. They can be used for various reasons including right before or close to attending an indoor event or a gathering. Free shot clinic for kindergarten and seventh grade vaccinations | Don’t miss out! Call Carter County P...
The Western Heritage Center in Billings, in partnership with Carter County Museum and Humanities Montana, recently opened the exhibit "Shots Felt 'Round Montana: Maurice Hilleman and the Montana origins of the fight against pandemics." The project centers around "Shots Felt 'Round the World," the traveling exhibit created by Carter County Museum, which is touring the region over the coming years to share this incredible story from southeastern Montana history. The CCM team des...
Carter County Museum has partnered with the Western Heritage Center in Billings to bring "With Wit and Style," a touring display about Ethel Hays - the famous illustrator from Montana - to Ekalaka this summer. Ten traveling pop-up banners share the story of Ethel Hays, a native of Billings, and one of the most recognizable artists of the 1920s. Called the "greatest of all women newspaper artists" and the "foremost portrayer of the American Girl," her newspaper cartoons...
submitted by Carter County Public Health Free shot clinic for kindergarten and seventh grade vaccinations. Don’t miss out! Call us at 406-775-6332 to pre-register or if you have questions. Here are more details. When: Friday, July 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., pre-registration required. Where: Carter County Museum. The Carter County Health Department and the BCBS Care Van have teamed up to offer kindergarten and seventh grade vaccinations for no out-of-pocket cost. Carter County Museum also plans to host an event afterwards. C...
Smiles Across Montana (SAM) Coming back this month to Ekalaka! Final days to sign up your kiddo! To parents of students in Ekalaka Public School districts (K-12). Deadline to submit your form of interest is May 20. SAM will be here for their return visit on May 24. Forms available at the Health Department or call us to request one sent by email. Don’t let the concern of costs deter you. SAM submits for insurance reimbursement and also provides scholarships. A few of the dental care services that Smiles Across Montana can p...
4-19-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Present were Steve Rosencranz, Chairman; and Mike Watkins, Member. Rod Tauck, Vice Chair was absent. OAC meeting: Dahl Memorial CEO Ryan Tooke, Clerk and Recorder Pam Castleberry and Deputy Clerk and Recorder Judy Wright and County attorney Corbit Harrington. Calling in to the meeting included Cody Tagga...
As the summer tourism season approaches, Visit Southeast Montana is launching a new visitor attraction that's sure to pique the curiosities and appetites of foodies looking for a true taste of Montana-the Southeast Montana Burger Trail. With twenty-four locations across the region, the Southeast Montana Burger Trail boasts burgers as unique as the communities themselves. From the unexpected "Mango Burger" at June's Bungalow in Colstrip, to the branded-literally-"Wibaux...
3-31-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, March 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; was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Vice-Chair Rod Tauck . There was no public comment Kathy Rosencranz joined the meeting where she requested the option to purchase the old Public Health...
April is Montana Archaeology Month and this year Carter County Museum is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (Miles City Office) for an artifact roadshow on Saturday, April 16 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the museum. The public is welcome to bring items from their personal collections to be identified or shared with other history and paleontology buffs. BLM archaeologists will be at the event, as will Dr. Nathan Carroll to identify paleontological items. Please note...
3-21-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 21, 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. There was no public comment. OAC meeting Phone In: Scott Cromwell, Slate Architect, Stewart NorPac, Cody Taggart, Scull Construction. EMT director Judy Wright • Adjusted the damper for the kitchen hood. • Issues wit...
Funeral service for George "Herb" Kerr, 74, of Ekalaka will be 1 p.m., Monday, February 7, 2022 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka, with Tom Stieg officiating. Burial will follow at Beaverlodge Cemetery. For those unable to attend live streaming will start 10 minutes prior to service at stevensonfuneralhome.com. Visitation for Herb will take place one hour prior to the service. George Herbert "Herb" Kerr died January 31, 2022 at his home in Miles City, MT, surrounded by his...
On Monday, The Montana Department of Commerce announced more than $1 million in grant funding was awarded through its Tourism Grant Program to strengthen local economies in twenty-one communities. "These grants will serve 22 tourism and recreation projects across Montana, including unincorporated small towns, rural communities, and areas of known attractions to non-resident visitors," Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. "Not only will these funds help boost tourism...
3-09-2021 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, December 9, 2021, 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 a.m. There was no public comment. Carter County Maintenance Bob Jacobs joined the meeting with questions about changing the locks on The Event Center doors. The Commission...
Carter County Geological Society will host Montana Conversation "Six Hundred Generations: Exploring the Indigenous Archaeology of Montana" with Carl M. Davis on December 2 at 7 p.m. The program is at Carter County Museum and also offered online. Register using the QR code for the virtual event. 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...
