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3 reading on March 3rd is coldest ever recorded in March Punxsutawney Phil, that precocious groundhog from Gobbler's Knob, lied to us. On February 2nd, the flea-bitten rodent did not see his shadow, which means he "predicted" that we were in for an early spring. Boy was he wrong. In Broadus, February 2nd was the last day of the month to see a double digit above zero low temperature. For the remaining 26 days of February, the mercury would drop to zero or below on 21 nights, with temps...
By Eric Myers On Tuesday February 12th, the 2019 Broadus MathCounts participants traveled to Glendive to compete in the Eastern Division of the MathCounts Competition Series. Students solved math problems in three testing sessions. In the Sprint Round, students have 40 minutes to solve 30 problems. There is no use of calculators and the majority of the questions are word problems. In the Target Round students solve 2 questions in a 6 minute time limit. They complete a total of 10 questions....
By Kathy Bowers, Powder River Manor Social Services Director Do you have questions about dementia and ways to assist loved ones who have dementia? The Powder River Manor has received a grant for dementia education for the Powder River County area. Concerned citizens are invited to attend this free workshop given by speaker, Glenna Chapman, on April 4th at 2:00 p.m. Glenna will be speaking in the Manor’s dining room covering topics related to early through advanced stages of dementia focusing on communication, activities, resources, and the l...
The US Forest Service recently released the draft revised land management plan and draft environmental impact statement for the Custer Gallatin National Forest for public review and comment. These plans seek to update the previous plans – the current land management plan for the Custer Forest was made in 1986, and since that time the region has seen changes in forest conditions, shifts in recreation trends, and shifts in public sentiment regarding public lands. According to the US Forest Service, Land management plans provide direction for h...
#prstepsforcharity Keep on WALKING!! How does WALKING benefit you? • Burns calories. ... • Strengthens your heart. ... • Lowers blood sugar. ... • Eases joint pain. ... • Boosts immune function. ... • Boost energy. ... • Improves mood. ... • Extends your life The charities highlighted this week benefit YOUTH. BROADUS SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL: Three teams chose the preschool as their charity… *Boot Scootin’ Ramblers sponsored by BOOT & TACK includes members Jeanne Sparks, Caeligh McCarthy, Don Rogge and Nick Knoblauch; *The Riley’s Swann Birds, w...
Your recent column “70 Years Ago” described the January weather of 1949 and brought to mind the story Mom (Bobbie Heidel) would tell of her untimely arrival from eastern Tennessee to eastern Montana on January 1, 1949, as a 21 year old who had never been further than 30 miles from her small family farm near the Smoky Mountains. She had graduated college mid-year with a Home Ec degree, and the only job opening that time of year was in Broadus, MT, some 1600 miles away. Mom accepted the job and arrived in Miles City via train during the very bli...
It’s time to file your tax returns, and the Montana Department of Revenue has a tip for folks 62 and over: Check if you qualify for the Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Tax Credit. It’s worth up to $1,000, even for those who are not obligated to file a personal income tax return. To qualify, the senior must: Be 62 or over, Live in a household with less than $45,000 in gross household income, have lived in Montana as an owner or renter at least six months in 2018, and have been a resident of Montana at least nine months of 2018. Remember, the...
Cecil Elwood Kolka passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019 at Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City at the age of 87. Cecil was born on December 2, 1931 to Violet May and Arthur Kolka. He was born on the Percy Bird place at Coalwood and moved with his family to the Decker place in 1935 and then the Scott place (previously the Paul Fetter place) in 1950. Cecil started grade school at the early age of 5 at South Stacey School. It only took him 7 years to complete all 8 grades there as he...
By Shane Copps Your Powder River First Responders have been very busy the last several months. We have received some grants that will fund different trainings for the next year or so. A few of these will be some very high level classes and we expect to bring in medical professionals from all over the region. We spend a great deal of our funding and our time doing training. By bringing the instructors here, we don't have to spend a day traveling to and from classes and all of our volunteers get the same training. We spend this time to train...
On display at the Henry A. Malley Memorial Library through April are two new displays. Artwork done by Connie Barnhart’s High School Students and several paintings from attendees at this winter’s Adult Ed Art Class are on the Boards. Allen George has his “Pixel Mosaics” on display in the case. IRS 1040 booklets and 1040 schedules 1 through 6 are available at the Library. The State of Montana did not send paper tax forms this year. The Library has received a paper copy of the “Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Draft Revised Forest Pla...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame induction round. Every year, the MCHF & WHC honors living and historical figures that have made notable contributions to Montana’s western heritage. “We invite people from across Montana to identify those in their communities who are most deserving of inclusion in the hall of fame,” said Bill Galt, MCHF&WHC board president. “Nominations are open and welcome from the public at large.” 2019 marks the ninth yea...
A couple of tiger muskies were reported caught recently in Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7, one at Gartside Dam near Sidney and one at Tongue River Reservoir. These are the only waters in the region that have tiger muskies, so it’s a rare and exciting opportunity. It’s also a chance to remind anglers that they need to abide by the statewide regulation for tiger muskie, which is one fish daily and in possession, and the fish must be over 40 inches in length. Fish not meeting these dimensions must be released. It's also worth mentioning that tige...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Leland Hollis, Deadwood, SD, nighttime speeding (83/65) $70. Dillon Partin, Wheatfield, IN, daytime speeding (84/70) $70. Rebecca Barrett, Williston, ND, daytime speeding (88/70) $70. Christopher Cunningham, Port St Lucie, FL, daytime truck speeding (75/60) $105. Kennard Realbird, Crow Agency, MT, nighttime speeding (75/65) $70. Andrew Long, Billings, MT, nighttime truck speeding (68/55) $105. Mahmoud Afshinkia, N Vancouver, BC, stop sign violation, $85. Irrael Gonzales, Glendale Hts., IL, nighttime truck s...
We are now at the halfway point of the 66th legislative session. The major accomplishments of the first half include passing K-12 funding and adopting a reasonable state pay plan. The second half will also include major discussions on the budget. House Bill 2, the required state’s balanced budget bill, will begin to be heard by the House Appropriations Committee later this week with the hopes it will make it to the Senate by the last week in March. Some major issues that could affect that budget include what the future of what Montana’s Med...
UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism HELENA — The 66th Montana Legislature is at its halfway mark and that means that any general bills that did not make it through their first house before the transmittal deadline are effectively killed. About sixty bills have passed both houses and have reached the governor’s desk. Gov. Steve Bullock said one of the most impactful laws he’s signed is House Bill 159, which will add about $77 million in funding for K-12 education. “I’m glad that the education committee...
Courtesy MT FWP Late winter is a difficult time for wildlife. After using fat reserves through most of the winter, along with trying to find what food is available, many animals are at their most vulnerable. In addition, this has been a snowy and cold late winter. That’s why Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), are asking shed hunters and other recreationists to give wildlife their space until the snow melts and the animals are less stressed. Shed hunting – looking for antlers shed each year by ma...
The Lady Hawk JV team went 1 and 8 on the season. Individual stats and scores are shown below. 12/15/18 @ Wibaux Broadus 28 – Wibaux 27 Rheanna Schroeder – 2 pts, 1 steal, 3 rebounds Lea Aye – 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 rebound Chalee Harms – 1 pt, 3 assists, 3 steals Kori Kolka – 3 pts, 1 steal, 1 rebound Lauryn Billing – 2 pts, 1 steal 4 rebounds Oliveah Schaffer – 4 pts, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 rebound Hylee Layne – 2 pts, 1 steal, 4 rebounds Lucinda Cain – 2 pts, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 rebounds Abi Krantz – 12 pts, 1 assist, 5 steals, 7 rebounds 12...
Estate of Frank Rosencranz Jr, Etal and Barbara Rosencranz, Etal to Barbara Rosencranz, Notice of Termination of Joint Tenancy, Lot 13, City of Powder River, Crane Acres Subdivision. Jack L. Mills, Etux to Dale Edwards, Inc., Warranty Deed, T3S, R52E, Sec. 28, W2SE4, SE4SW4; T3S, R52E, Sec. 33, NW4. Raymond D. Ragsdale, Etux to Alyssa J. Ragsdale, Quit Claim Deed, T4S, R51E, Sec. 29, NE4NW4, TONGUE RIVER ELECTRIC CORP. TRACT, AMENDED: TRACT OF LAND BEING THE TONGUE RIVER ELECTRIC COOP TRACT (COS #96935) PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 7.93 ACRES, LYING...
Whitlee Jayd Pluhar was born on 2/27 at 2:27 pm. Whitlee's birthday just so happened to coincide with what would have been her Great Grandma Evelene's 75th birthday! At birth, Whitlee weighed 7# 11oz and was 21" in length. Whitlee's parents are Kalan and Breiann Pluhar of Broadus, and she has two siblings, brother Gunner and sister Laramie. Maternal Grandparents and family are Chris and Cheri George of Colstrip and Hugh and Valli Fulton of Broadus, along with Bunco Darby of Broadus. Paternal...
March 11, 1949 Moving of Huge Tonnage of Hay and Feed by Truck Convoy Saved the Lives of Many Cattle that Were out of Feed “Operation Snowlift” in Powder River County came to a successful end last week with the arrival of moderate weather over the previous weekend. H.L. Whiting, chairman of the board of county commissioners, Claude Davis of Miles City, district engineer for the Montana Highway department and Tom Dudley of Miles City, district grazier with the bureau of land management, directed the snow removal operation in this county. Whi...
Thursday, March 2, 1989 Controversy surrounds Hawk loss at divisional tourney To say that the Broadus Hawks got the short end of the stick at the Eastern 2-B Divisional Basketball tournament is the understatement of the year. In their second game of the tourney, Broadus had a two-point advantage over Circle, with about 30 seconds left in the contest. Circle hit a field goal and tied the score at 56 all. Then, Broadus got the ball back with 12 seconds to go. And, as time expired, Shawn Samuelson was fouled on his way to the basket. With no time...
HELENA, Mont. – State Auditor Matt Rosendale is warning Montanans to watch out for a scam that is using fake documents mimicking official State Auditor legal agreements, including Rosendale’s signature and the name and email of a State Auditor attorney. The State Auditor’s office became aware of the scam when a general contractor working in Big Sky contacted the attorney whose name and email appeared on fake documents sent to one of her employees. The scam encouraged the victim to send $7,000 to the perpetrator in order to receive $70,0...
