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Mother Nature inoculated Powder River County with a mild dose of weather during the month of January, allowing the area to build up a bit of immunity for what will hopefully be an equally mild February. A good shot of warm weather was just what the doctor ordered, with the memory of the bone chilling cold and snow of last February and March still fresh on the minds of many native Montanans. The mean temperature for January in Broadus sat at 28.4 degrees, or 4.9 degrees above normal. The warmest... Full story
Submitted by Mike Riley Contact the office to sign up and with any questions, at 436-2321. Dec. 9, 2019 to Feb. 28, 2020: General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Signup Period Sept. 3, 2019 to March 15, 2020: 2019 Agricultural Risk Coverage Price Loss Coverage Enrollment and Program Election Period Oct. 15, 2019 to June 30. 2020: 2020 Agricultural Risk Coverage Price Loss Coverage Enrollment Period March 16, 2020 to May 15, 2020: CRP Grasslands Signup Period March 16, 2020 to May 14, 2020: 2020 CRP Spring Managed Grazing Period (prior...
By Stacie Ostendorf It’s that time of year again where “Little Italy” gathers together at the Boyes Community Club Hall to celebrate a little bit of the heritage in the area. February 16th at 1 pm marks our 38th Annual Italian Dinner Fundraiser. The Italian Dinner is our opportunity to share our talents of cooking and friendly hospitality. All are cordially invited to come to this all you can eat buffet and enjoy authentic, traditional homemade delights. Ages 12 & up are $15, Ages 6 & up are $10, and age 6 & under are free. We have added some...
Courtesy MSU Extension Service “Wellness Weekly” is a year-long marketing campaign designed to educate the community about the dangers of opioid and prescription drug misuse. The campaign will also provide prevention education and treatment resources and how to access them. The campaign is funded through a DPHHS’ O2D2 grant, a request for funds made by the Youth Issues Coalition (YIC) and MSU Extension Service-Powder River County. The YIC is made up of members from youth agencies and clergy who care about the people of the community. Represe...
By Molly Lloyd The Powder River Historical Museum is putting together information on all the schools built in Powder River County. Dee Talcott and Molly Lloyd are gathering any information you may have about any of the 94 school districts located in Powder River County. Pictures of the past school, present pictures of the school and any information about the building and where the school is now located would be appreciated. A brief history of the school and any photos would be appreciated. Please send the information to: Molly Lloyd Powder...
The Broadus basketball teams traveled to St. Labre on Friday, then hosted Northern Cheyenne Tribal School (Busby) on Saturday. The varsity games resulted in losses for the girls, and a split for the boys. Boys The St. Labre game started out slow for Broadus, with the Hawks falling behind in the first quarter, and going into halftime with a seemingly insurmountable 11 point deficit, down 19-30. Broadus Head Coach Mike Richards commented that when the team went into halftime, he assured his player...
The PRCDHS Wrestling Squad took to the mats in Colstrip, last Tuesday for a mixer with Colstrip and Forsyth, before traveling to Hardin for the Battle on the Bighorn match Saturday. The Colstrip Mixer featured Broadus wrestlers in six out of ten matches. Broadus Head Coach Frankie Schoonover said that the tough competition of the Colstrip and Forsyth teams made for good matches, with Broadus wrestlers going six minutes in nearly all the matches. “Seth McDowell wrestled well. Corbin Irish was able to face a competitor he may see at Divisionals,...
Courtesy of Brett French, Billings Gazette Growing up on a ranch in rural southeastern Montana provided Dawson Dunning with an important key to a career in filming wildlife - a sharp-tailed grouse mating ground near the ranch dump. It was on the ranch in 2011, with the help of his mother operating a camera crane, that he shot close-up footage of male grouse strutting and fighting in shallow spring snow. "They got so used to me there were no worries about spooking them," Dawson said, allowing...
The Montana Historical Society (MHS) is now accepting applications for the Centennial Farm and Ranch program. New inductees will receive a framed certificate signed by the governor, recognition at the “Ag Day” ceremony in the State Capitol during the 2021 legislative session, the ranch/farm history printed online and in our periodic Centennial Farm and Ranch yearbook, and a durable roadside sign. These 24-inch by 36-inch UV-coated metal signs are a new addition to the program this year, thanks to support from the Montana Department of Agr...
Kenneth Eugene Smith, age 93, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020. Ken was born to Carl and Inez Smith on July 13, 1926 in Miles City, Montana. He was raised in a log cabin on the home place at Olive, Montana. The family built and moved into their new house in 1942 when Ken was 16. Ken started at the Olive school and then graduated from Broadus High School. He graduated from Montana State College with an animal science degree and then he joined the Army. Ken was...
On the morning of Monday, January 13th with his children at his side, Roy Rost Jr. of Sonnette, Montana passed away at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT. He was 81 years old. Roy was born in the Township of Brazeau, Wisconsin on August 10, 1938 to Roy Rost Sr. and Alvina (Smith) Rost. He attended elementary school in Klondike, WI near the family farm. Early in life Roy farmed, subsistence hunted, and worked as a logger with family. He later moved to Milwaukee where he met wife Ardith (Zimme...
Thursday, February 8, 1990 Local youth compete at Black Hills Stock show Powder River County was well represented at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City last weekend, according to County Agent Mary Rumph. Walking away with first place honors in the Junior Livestock judging division was Leslie Stradtman. Fifth high junior competitor was Krista Madsen and the sixth-place winner was Kitty Cunningham. Other junior judges included Levi Butts, LeRoy Michal, Adam Dice, Chris Gamrath, Latrisha Stradtman, Kathleen Green, and Kelly Madsen. Senior...
BOZEMAN, MT – Know a Montana rancher, farmer or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2020 Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 20 states for extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. In Montana, the $10,000 award is presented with the Office of Governor Steve Bullock, Montana Department of Agriculture, and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Rang...
January 14, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall and Donna Giacometto present. Rod Schaffer absent. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Lee moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. The board worked on finalizing advisory boards. There were some term dates that needed updated. The board attended a health board meeting at 2 p.m. Road supervisor, Teel Mullanix, stopped by to inform the board that the tires for the loa...
Biddle Busy Beavers 4-H Club Meeting By Danica Schroeder Biddle Busy Beavers last 4-H meeting was held on December 21, 2019 at the Powder River Manor. Members attending were Danica, Jordyn, Jayce, and Rheanna Schroeder, Addison Randall, and Kayleigh Opstedahl. We sang Christmas carols to the Manor residents with the help of Pam Nisley. We then held our meeting and Rheanna Schroeder read minutes from the last meeting. We voted on fair themes and fairbook dedication nominees to be submitted to the fair board for consideration for new business...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) extends an invitation to all to attend the Annual MCHF Induction Ceremony & Western Heritage Gathering, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. “This year we celebrate our 14th gathering and 12th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame,” said MCHF & WHC President Bill Galt. “The inductees embody the spirit of our Montana communities and way of life. Please join us in Great Falls for this special event to preserve our Montana Weste...
Thomas Eric Desatoff was born on January 22, 2020, in Miles City. Thomas weighed 8 lbs 11 oz, and was 20 3/8 inches long. He was welcomed by parents Eric and Dustina Desatoff of Broadus, and his older brother, Walter. Maternal Grandparents are John Williams and Carolyn Sturdevant of Broadus; Paternal Grandparents are Lori Desatoff and George Desatoff, of California. His Great Grandparents are Pat Sturdevant and Skip Sturdevant of Broadus, and Margaret Higgins of California....
