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9-09-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 09, 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 9:00 AM by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp and Clerk and Recorder...
Ekalaka Airport will host the fourth annual 97M fly-in on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th this year. Area pilots and all community members are invited to attend. Join for dinner and a hangar dance featuring live music by the Wilder Butte Band Saturday evening. The free will donation barbecue dinner served by members of Ekalaka Masonic Lodge #120 will begin at 5 p.m. Camping overnight is encouraged. The new pilot's lounge has a restroom and shower. A Sunday...
Carter County Commissioners invite the public to attend their October 15, 2024 meeting held in the commission board meeting room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana to review options available for the old hospital property. The meeting is set from 1 to 3 p.m....
Ekalaka Public Schools is hosting Child Find, a developmental screening for children aged 0-5, on Wednesday, October 16th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the grade school gym. This screening will help parents gain information about their child’s development and how to support their child’s progress. Children aged 3-5 years will be screened in the following areas: Concepts/Thinking Skills, Motor Skills, Speech/Language Development, and Hearing. Children under 3 years will be screened by DEAP (Developmental Educational Ass...
Join us for Carter County's Community Choir rehearsals starting on Monday, October 7th, at 7 pm. The rehearsals will be held at St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church. We welcome individuals of ALL ages, abilities, and talents to join us on Monday nights at 7 pm until our Concert on Monday, December 9th. The only thing you need to bring is your enthusiasm! If you have any questions, please contact Libby at (406) 679-5603....
The high temperature on Saturday, September 29th shattered an Ekalaka record that was nearly 120 years old when the mercury reached 96 degrees Fahrenheit. The previous record high for September 29th in Ekalaka came in 1905 when it hit 90 degrees out. The third hottest September 29th day in Ekalaka came in 2021. The high that day was 89 degrees. The record low for a September 29th day in Ekalaka is also over 100 years old - 17 degrees in 1920....
8 CCHS Homecoming royalty upon the conclusion of coronation inside the school's Tuggle room on Monday night in Ekalaka....
submitted by Laurie MacKay Are you ready for Big Mac's Patch 2024? The bale maze is back and bigger than ever. Have fun weaving your way through the 305 bale challenge! If you have not heard of the patch before, this will be the sixth year that the traditional pumpkin patch has been open with lot's of fun outdoor activities, delicious fall goodies, a large straw castle, hayrides, bouncing horse races, prairie golf, a 100 foot zip line and more. Paint ball maze wars have also...
Join a group of local fitness enthusiasts beginning Thursday, October 3rd for senior exercise classes inside the physical therapy room at Dahl Memorial. Classes will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. each Monday and Thursday. Betty Cline will be leading the exercises. Exercises can be done from the sitting or standing position and will include cardio, strength training, balance and stretching. All are welcome to attend these classes which are free to the public....
A large crowd of members were in attendance for Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's annual meeting on September 19th at Carter County Events Center. Board Chair Georgia Bruski opened the meeting by providing a brief history of the association. Afterwards, Dahl CEO Darrell Messersmith spoke briefly on the association's financials and how Critical Access Hospital operate and are funded. Messersmith then recognized employees for reaching milestones in service to the...
8-30-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday, September 30, 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 9:00 am by Chairman Rod Tauck. Custodian Kristy Bruce joined the meeting to request leave. She isn't sure of the some of...
Results from the 2024 Puptown Invitational Round Robin Roping held September 8th at Ekalaka Arena are shown below. FAST TIMES Header, Heeler Kevin Rahn, Kelby Frizzel, ROUNDS 5&6, 6.05 Ty Larson, Casey Kalenze, ROUNDS 10&11, 7.55 Ty Larson, Chandler Comfort, ROUNDS 15&16, 6.17 Kevin Rahn, Kelby Frizzel, OVERALL, 6.05 HEADERS 1st , Justin Collins, 423.67 2nd, Ty Larson, 673.85 3rd, Zane Williams, 793.53 4th , Kevin Rahn, 822.62 5th , Jim Larson, 856.32 HEELERS 1st, Chandler...
submitted by Darrell Messersmith CEO, Dahl Memorial Healthcare Critical Access Hospitals: Lifelines for Rural America Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) like Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association are essential pillars in rural America, providing crucial healthcare services and supporting local economies. These hospitals not only ensure that residents have access to emergency care, primary services, and specialized treatments, but they also serve as significant employers and...
August 7th, 2024 1) Call Regular Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council- Council President Melissa Lovec called meeting to order at 5 p.m. in the absence of Mayor Buck Kratzer, Present were Andrew Wright, Rex McCord and Carol Spencer. b) Employees Present- Calvin Jensen c) Appointed Officials Present- Kamely Harkins 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment/ Complaints- Public present was Stephen DeFord, John Shively, Morris Freeman & Wizard Nemerson. Mr. Nemerson had a verbal...
8-19-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 19, 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 a.m. by Chairman Tauck. There was no public comment. Clerk and Recorder Judy Wright stepped into the meeting to...
Governor Gianforte signed House Bills 222 and 816 into law in 2023. Those laws provide property tax relief to eligible taxpayers in Montana. Montana homeowners are able to claim their property tax rebate up to $675 at getmyrebate.mt.gov. Claims must be filed by October 1, 2024. To qualify, you must be a Montana taxpayer who was billed and paid property taxes on your principal residence, and have done the following: • Owned a Montana residence for at least seven months in 2...
submitted by Darrell Messersmith Chief Executive Officer Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association The upcoming Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the hospital (2nd floor), and we encourage all association members to attend this important event. We look forward to seeing our members at the annual meeting and encourage everyone to participate in this vital process. Your involvement is crucial in...
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"...