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Courtesy PR Extension Service In August of 2020, Powder River County will celebrate its 100th County Fair, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. The Centennial Fair promises to be a BIG event complete with entertainment, exhibits, vendors and a variety of activities planned by the Fair Board to celebrate the historical event. The public is invited to submit themes for the Fair, and to nominate potential Fairbook dedicatees for the Fair Board to consider at its meeting on Thursday, January 16th. Suggestions can be sent to the P...
January is a great time to begin a gentle exercise program. The Arthritis Exercise classes offered by MSU Extension- Powder River are gentle, yet as strenuous as an individual wants to make them. Hand-held weights and resistance bands are available for strength training, and range of motion and endurance exercises make up the remaining one-hour class. Classes begin in Broadus on Monday, January 13th, at the Senior Center at either 10:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m., and will be Mondays and Wednesdays each week. People don’t have to have arthritis to a...
The Powder River County Sheriff’s Office now has a window tint meter, which gauges the darkness of windows. The deputies will be using this gauge to check vehicles to ensure they fall within legal limits. Montana statute limits window tint to allow light transmission of no less than 24% on the front windows of vehicles, and tint is limited to 14% light transmission on rear side windows and back windows. Factory vehicle tint tends to fall within these statutes, but some DIY kits are much darker. Factory windows often have the tint number l...
The Broadus Wrestling Squad competed in three matches over the past month, including a mixer at Baker, the Glasgow Tournament, and last weekend, in Hettinger, ND. We spoke with Broadus Head Wrestling Coach Frankie Schoonover on Monday, where he described the team’s season thus far. “Seth McDowell, Corbin Irish, and Dakota Holbrook wrestled at the mixer in Baker. We wrestled well, and got a lot of matches in, which translates to good experience,” Schoonover said. Next up was Glasgow, which was a new meet for the Hawks. In the past, Broad...
By Kerry Gardner We thank Jaci Phillips, DNP for her 25 years of medical service to the patients of this community. Jaci started working as a CNA at the Powder River Manor and realized she loved working with people and in the medical field. Jaci graduated from nursing school, and returned to the Manor to work as a nurse. For 9 years she was the Powder River Public Heath nurse and obtained her Bachelors of Nursing degree. Her thirst for knowledge and care about the health of the community prompte...
PBR Champion Bullrider Jess Lockwood kicked off his 2020 season at the Buckoff at Madison Square Garden in New York City over the weekend. Jess rode 3 of 4 bulls, winning the final round with a 91.75 ride. Lockwood won third place overall at the rodeo. Jess is pictured at right with rider Daylon Swearingen at the New York Stock Exchange, where the duo the NYSE Opening Bell on Friday. (Photo courtesy PBR)...
Courtesy PR County Extension Wild it was as twenty-eight youth split into four teams and ran the obstacle course which included a crab walk, jumping jacks, stair climb, ride an inflated horse the length of the auditorium (twice), race through the seats, slide down the steps, jump rope and "sing-a-long" with teammates after completing the course! That was just the beginning of an exciting afternoon and evening of workshops and activities including a pizza party, dance and concluded with the r...
Estate of George Morella, Etal, Linda Lou Morella AKA Linda L. Morella, Etal to Linda Lou Morella AKA Linda L. Morella, Notice of Termination Joint Tenancy, T5S, R52E, Sec. 15, SE4SW4, SW4SE4; T5S, R52E, Sec. 21, N2NE4, NE4NW4; T5S, R52E, Sec. 22, NW4, N2NE4, N2SW4, SW4NE4, NW4SE4; T6S, R54E, Sec. 01, S2SW4; T6S, R54E, Sec. 02, SE4, S2NE4; T6S, R54E, Sec 11, N2NE4; T6S, R54E, Sec. 12, ALL. Margaret L. Schaffer to Barbara K. Mitchell, Warranty Deed, Lot 4, Block 13, City of Broadus, Original Townsite Subdivision. Martin H. Drane to Joyce M....
The Broadus Varsity teams played in two games over the weekend, at home facing St. Labre on Friday, and then traveling to Busby to play Northern Cheyenne Tribal School on Saturday. Here are the game details. Boys Broadus Boys Head Coach Mike Richards commented on the St. Labre game, during a Monday interview: “I’m pleased with our effort, but not our sloppiness. If we would’ve cleaned up our play, we would’ve won.” St. Labre would win the game, 69-66 in an exciting match which see-sawed back and forth, with Broadus coming out to an early lea...
Courtesy PR Extension Weeds to be aware of, herbicide resistance, forage quality, ration balancing and the importance of staying safe on the ranch are all topics that will be discussed at the annual Extension Ag Winter Series scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st, according to Extension Agent Mary Rumph. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Broadus Community Center. One private applicator recertification credit will be available. The first speaker, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist, will address Combatting Herbicide R...
By Jessica Malone We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Thank you to everyone that participated in the Broadus Christmas Stroll and who chose to shop locally this season. Your support of small businesses is the gift that gives all year! Elizabeth Gee was the $200 grand prize winner of the Chamber’s Ticket to Who-ville shopping adventure and we appreciate all the businesses that contributed a prize to the Button Dash! Gardner & Billing CPAs won the business decorating contest on the night of the stroll. Congratulations to the winners of t...
By Shane & Kesa Copps Happy New Year to Powder River County, our friends and neighbors. We hope the new year is prosperous and that we all are able to stay safe. We had a very busy year in 2019 and want to share some of these things with you. Our two entities combined for a record-breaking year of 167 responses. This is up from the last three years by about 35%. We did this with fewer EMTs as we had a couple EMTs who have been unable to go due to work or personal issues. We still have 8 EMTs on our roster but some live at distances that p...
Remembering Carol Cain Memories of a little girl with pig tails long ago And a strawberry birthmark on her big toe She came into this world down Christmas lane That’s why us older kids chose Carol for her name We loved the Christmas carols we learned in school So thought calling our little sister Carol was cool Mother chose Margaret her first name honoring her great grandmother But we called her Carol because of me and older, younger brother Carol spent her first two years in a log house built by Dad Living among animals and Mother Nature, w...
Dallas Howard Merchant passed away peacefully on Monday December 30, 2019 at the Friendship Villa in Miles City, MT at the age of 91. Dallas was born March 30, 1928 in Miles City, MT to Pete and Dora (Steel) Merchant. He was raised in Stacey on the family ranch. He attended Loesch Country Schools and graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City. Following graduation, he returned to the ranch to work with his family. He married Betty Janutis on August 15, 1950 where they built their...
Lewis Eugene Hoffman, age 65, passed away in Rapid City, SD on January 6, 2020 with his wife and son by his side. He was born June 16, 1954 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Violet (Amen) and George Hoffman. He graduated from Powder River High School. He later joined the US Marine Corps and spent time in Okinawa. He was honorably discharged and worked for his dad on a ranch by Biddle Montana for a while. In 1980, he married his wife Marla. In 1991, they moved to Elko Nevada and they both ran...
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Pastor Julie Long, 436-2457 “Rooted in the Word, Dwelling in Christ, Branching out for the sake of the World” All are welcome! Please join us! Sunday worship 11:00 A.M. followed by time of fellowship. Holy Communion celebrated First and Third Sundays and Festival Sundays. Sunday January 12: First Sunday in Epiphany. “Jesus Heals and Teaches” (Mark 2:1-22). Worship followed by fellowship. Sunday January 19: Epiphany 2. “Parables in Mark” (Mark 4:1-34). Worship with Holy Communion. Fellowship following wor...
By Laura Lee Ullrich Have you ever wondered just what “Lutherans believe? Perhaps you are a cradle Lutheran but haven’t attended a church in a while, or maybe you have been attending but could use a refresher course. Pastor Julie Long and Lay Pastor Associate Laura Lee Ullrich are planning to host two 2 hour classes to be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday, January 14 and January 21 from 6-8 pm. Since most great discussions take place at the dinner table, a meal will be served. What experience do you need, or what do you need...
Senate District 19, The first year of my term as your Senator has now come to a close. A lot has happened in that year and I want to take a moment to recap it. The year started with Montana’s 66th Legislative session. During the session I sponsored legislation that protected our property rights, grew Montana manufacturing, and recognized both our military veteran and cowboy heritage. I also had the privilege to carry both the student consent bill and the bill that eliminated the criminal statute of limitations for child sexual abuse through t...
Thursday, Early January, 1990 Local couple purchase Miles City business Jack and Mary Lou Deibel of the South Volborg area on Pumpkin Creek have recently purchased the Miles City Saddlery which was closed due to fire and water damage in June, according to information received. Adding to the damage of the spacious two-story building in the 800 block of Main Street were the broken second-story windows, open to wind and rain, since the fire which destroyed the Coast to Coast business also swept through the upper story of the saddlery building. It...
The Business Professionals is America (BPA) chapter headed to Baker for the regional competition on Monday, December 16th. There were nine teams including Broadus, Forsyth, Colstrip, Hardin, Baker, Custer, Lodge Grass, St. Labre, Plevna. Our team competed well against some truly talented, aspiring business professionals. The results are below. Also, this year our BPA chapter is doing some fundraising for Special Olympics of Montana. Come by the gym at 9am on January 11th to join in some family friendly kickball, or buy a $1 link in the chain...
By Jerry Coulter The Broadus 6th grade girls, coached by Jerry Coulter, played a basketball game against Colstrip on December 21st. Broadus led 8-0 after the 1st quarter, 16-0 at half, 22-0 after the 3rd quarter and won the game 28-6. Scoring for the Hawks were Terryn Yonkee 10, Gracie Gali 10, Gracey Bradley 4, Kensi Emmons 2 and Maggie Mader 2....
On Dec. 6th, 2019 the Hammond Helpers had their second meeting. We learned about parliamentary procedure using trail mix. We discussed fund raising projects and chose the fund raising committee members. We also talked about our yearly program plan and changed the monthly meeting times. The Hammond Helpers new meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 3:45 pm located at the Hammond School. Michael Stephens, Reporter...
