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By Kerry Gardner Powder River Health Fair is 25 years strong and still going-YIKES how is that possible. Some of our workers have been here every year and that is amazing, shows you just how committed these people are to this service for our area. We are offering the same blood tests as in the last couple of years, please call 436-2651 to reserve a time or if you have questions. We have set April 22th, 2021 starting at 7:15 am for those who need to be at work by 8:00 am. We are working on having a breakfast available, but unsure yet on a firm...
By Lisa Lynch March will bring excitement back into the auditorium with two performances of Missoula Children’s Theatre “Jack and the Beanstalk”. What happens when a young boy plants wonder beans in his own backyard? For Jack, it is the beginning of a great adventure. * Join us on Friday, March 19 at 5:30 pm and Saturday March 20 at 1:00 pm to see what happens. Tickets are $5.00 for students and adults and free for seniors and children not in school. Come join the local youth talent as well as two Missoula Children’s Theatre actors as they en...
During a recent chat with the Powder River County Commissioners, we learned that funding has been received from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration and the State for hangars at the airport in Broadus. Since the BDX airport was moved from southwest of Broadus to its current location northwest of town in 2005, there has been no storage or cover for airplanes. The new project is looking to remedy that situation, with the addition of a 60x140’ building with a heated mechanic’s bay and a pilot’s lounge, and five t-hangars for aircraft stora...
By Jen Zellers Our fifth grade students have been working hard, researching facts and information about various famous and historical people during the month of February! We are excited to share our research with you during our annual UnWax Museum on March 12th! This year things will look a little different as our UnWax Museum will only be open to elementary classes and families of those participating. However, we will have a virtual option available for those unable to attend on the 12th! Visit our school’s website at Broadus.net to view v...
Two Broadus Wrestlers qualified for State this year – Dakota Holbrook and Kyle Minow, both wrestling at 170 lbs. On "normal" years, the State Tournament is held at the Metra in Billings as an All-Class Tournament. The event is quite the spectacle with the number of wrestlers and attendees in the large venue. This year the scene was a little different as Billings chose not to host the All-Class event. Instead, the State BC Tournament was held in Shelby, population 3078, located around n...
Courtesy PR Extension Office With warm temperatures and moisture, the grass is greening up and cattle and sheep are chasing the new growth, noted MSU/Powder River County Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Producers are encouraged to take precautions to avoid losses due to grass tetany. "If and when we receive moisture, the grass will grow fast," said Rumph. "There is so little 'old grass' left from last year due to grasshoppers and drought that livestock will consume the new growth as quickly as it c...
By Broadus Schools Superintendent Jim Hansen As many of you know we will be losing four teachers at the conclusion of this school year. Attracting new educators has become extremely difficult in most rural communities. The Montana legislature has made an attempt to increase beginning teacher salaries with House Bill 143. Qualifying schools would receive an additional State payment if they agree to increase salaries during the first three years for beginning teachers. Beginning Broadus educators would be eligible for this increase. However,...
Written by: Rachel Goslinga, Dickinson State University Athletic Communication Specialist, Courtesy of Dickinson State University Ed: The following article covers our High School Girls Basketball and Cross Country Coach, Ashley Emmons. They say everything happens for a reason – and that is true for Ashley (Bakich) Emmons's college choice. The Colstrip, Montana, native was on her way back home from a campus visit at another university when she and her family made a last-minute decision to stop a...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Montana House and Senate Adjourn for Mid-Session Break After Breakneck Floor Sessions After days of marathon sessions, the Montana House of Representatives and Senate adjourned for a nearly week-long break, having advanced more than 200 bills between the two houses in just two days. The break falls on the “transmittal” deadline, in which all bills that don’t have spending attached must advance from the house they originate in, or are considered effec...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Wallace Morgan, Gillette, WY, speeding in restricted zone (93/65) $105. MHP Andrew Gerhardt, Sherburn, MN, no insurance, $285. Christopher Watkins, Georgetown, SC, careless driving, $85. Christopher Watkins, Georgetown, SC, driving while susp/revoked, pled guilty, $285. John Nash, Belgrade, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Alyssa Butterfield, Monticello, IA, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Jesus Mota Gonzales, Pateros, WA, speeding in restricted zone (50/40) $55. Brian Sanders, Lame D...
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How do you get your steps? “I WALK back and forth in my office, at home and while I read or watch videos. Whenever I can, I WALK to work and to run errands around town,” explained Denni Schuetzle, Cardiac Arrests member. “I WALK grid patterns down by the Powder River looking for Whitetail sheds,” added Christine Appleman, member of Powder River Pals. STEPS FOR CHARITY is at the half-way mark. And in MARCH, the weather couldn’t be springier for WALKING those extra steps. The charities highlighted this week are: Craft Fund for Powder River Manor...
By Kelda Page It is that time again for local community organizations that are making efforts to carry out existing projects or implementing new projects and activities, to submit a PRCEF grant application. Applications can be picked up at the MSU Extension Office-Powder River County or go to our website at www. prscdc.com and download the application. The deadline to have applications submitted is May 1, 2021. Grants will be reviewed and scored by a committee of the School Community Development Council. If you have further questions...
The Broadus School Board met Monday for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, with Trustees Shasta Madsen, Amanda Zimmer, Patrick Emmons, Waylon Billing, and Raquel Mader in attendance. The board approved the hiring of Hattie Arithson as Assistant Golf Coach, also hiring Libby Nisley as Assistant Track Coach or Junior High Track Coach, depending on whether a JH Coach may be found before the season. The board also approved the resignation of Lisa Gaskill, Music Teacher. Next on the agenda, a motion was made and approved to open up the...
March 11, 1921 To Drill for Oil Near Coalwood As a trail breaker for capital of eastern independent oil operators, the Anna May Oil company of Miles City, backed by New York capital, has been officially born. Articles of incorporation of the new company have been filed with County Clerk and Recorder F.F. Bohling. Miles City has been designated as the principal place of business of the new company, which is incorporated for a term of 40 years. The capital stock is placed at $150,000, divided into 150,000 shares of $1 each. A board of four...
Courtesy PR Extension Office The window for using one of the most effective tools for controlling prairie dogs is quickly disappearing, according to MSU Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “Two products are available for use until March 15th, Rozol (chlorophacione) and Kaput (diphacinone). Both products are much more effective prior to grass green-up, which is happening by the hour these last few days,” said Rumph. Both are restricted use products, requiring purchase by licensed private applicators and applied by or under the direc...
