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  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS (AUGUST 30, 2024)

    Updated Sep 20, 2024

    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...

  • Puptown Invitational

    Updated Sep 20, 2024

    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...

  • Critical Access Hospitals: Lifelines for Rural America

    Updated Sep 20, 2024

    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...

  • EKALAKA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (AUGUST 7, 2024)

    Updated Sep 14, 2024

    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...

  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS (AUGUST 19, 2024)

    Updated Sep 14, 2024

    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...

  • Get property tax rebate filing assistance in Ekalaka later this month

    Updated Sep 14, 2024

    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...

  • Dahl Memorial annual meeting nears

    Darr|Updated Sep 14, 2024

    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...

  • Carter County Museum fall events

    Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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...

  • Missing out on mule deer

    Amanda Eggert, montanafreepress.org|Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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...

  • Ekalaka post office welcomes new postmaster

    Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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...

  • First Baptist Church to celebrate 75th Anniversary

    Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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...

  • Livestock producers in Carter County are eligible for drought recovery assistance

    Samantha Wright, County Executive Director Carter and Fallon County FSA Service Centers|Updated Sep 5, 2024

    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...

  • Dahl announces hiring of new physical therapists

    Updated Aug 29, 2024

    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...

  • Updates needed for community calendar

    Updated Aug 29, 2024

    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,...

  • $100,000 gift propels Carter County Museum expansion campaign

    Updated Aug 29, 2024

    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"...

  • Class of 1959

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    The CCHS Class of 1959 held their 65th reunion during the Days of '85....

  • Calling all veterans

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    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!...

  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS (AUGUST 12, 2024)

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    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...

  • Dahl Memorial Ambulance and EMS Service: 2024 a year of milestones

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    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...

  • Emergency Disaster Declarations and Designations

    Samantha Wright, County Executive Director Carter and Fallon County FSA Service Centers|Updated Aug 22, 2024

    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...

  • Carter County Public Health board vacancy

    Updated Aug 22, 2024

    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....

  • Days of '85 Parade winners

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    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...

  • CCHS classes reunite

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Multiple Carter County High School class reunions took place during this year's Days of '85 Fair and Rodeo over the weekend in Ekalaka....

  • Area producers talk drought, derecho at Monday commission meeting

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    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...

  • CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS (JULY 25 & 31, 2024)

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    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...

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