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Non-residents traveling into Montana are now directed to self-quarantine for 14 days, per Governor Bullock’s directive issued Monday. The quarantine rule also applies to residents who may travel out of state – that is, if a Broadus resident travels out of state, even for a shopping trip to Gillette or Rapid City, they will be expected to self quarantine. Sheriff Allen Drane, Jr. told us that thus far his department has had to remind a few individuals and businesses of the stay at home orders and business closure directives, but for the mos...
By PR County Health Nurse Darlynn Williams As of 3/30/20 there are no cases of COVID-19 in Powder River County. The number of positive COVID-19 cases in surrounding counties and states continues to grow and the threat is ever present. It is more important now than ever before to continue to shelter in place. Stay home unless you must leave for supplies, work or to care for family. Parents – your teens need to stay home with you and connect through their social media or online games. You need to say “no” when they want to get together with frien...
The Broadus School Board, loaded down with agenda items and pressing matters related to the school closure from coronavirus, met late last week. With social distancing rules in place, the board moved to the auditorium, where they sat a distance apart. The school also broadcast the meeting online, where up to 20 people at any given time watched the meeting. The board declared an unforeseen emergency, approving an education plan to address the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The school will continue...
Courtesy PR Extension Office If you choose to accept this mission brought to you by Powder River Extension… The Great Nature Scavenger Hunt! 7-day hunt March 30-April 5 Winner – most time/steps spent taking photos of the following: (When appropriate, try to identify the animal or plant) Antler shed Seed pod Nest Lichen on a rock Wild animal track Skull Wild animal scat Pinecone Driftwood or gnarly post Something with spines Get creative! Have fun! Enjoy the great outdoors while practicing social distancing! Upload photos to The Great Natur...
A recent trend with the spread of coronavirus and subsequent shortage of protective masks for emergency personnel is the 3D printed mask. Broadus First Responder Shane Copps has started building 3D printed masks with the use of the school's 3D printer. The idea blossomed after a story came out in which a Billings neurosurgeon, Dr. Dusty Richardson, started building masks with the help of Billings Dentist Spencer Zaugg. The duo were able to use Zaugg's 3D printers to build masks in about two...
With COVID-19 at our doorstep, we thought it prudent to contact some former Broadus residents who live in more affected areas, to hear their thoughts on the matter. Alessandro Galieni spent the 2018-19 year attending high school in Broadus, and living with the Kuhbacher family as a foreign exchange student. Alessandro, or “Al”, lives in Sant ‘Elidio, Italy, which is in the Marche region – which just happens to border Lombardy, the region hardest hit by coronavirus in Italy. As of Monday, 6,818 people had died of the virus in the region,...
With the outbreak of COVID-19 across Montana and the world, we thought we’d take a look back at another pandemic which massively affected the people of Montana, just over 100 years ago. In 1918, an H1N1 influenza epidemic swept across the world, infecting an estimated one-third of the world’s population, and killing around 3-5% of the world population at that time – more than died in World War One. 675,000 people succumbed to the illness in the US. The virus killed so many people that the life expectancy in the US actually dropped by 12 years...
We asked the courthouse offices what changes have been made in their services due to the courthouse shut down. Here is their info, or their responses. County Commissioners The commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, April 6. The meeting will follow social distancing guidelines, and citizens wishing to attend are advised to call ahead, at 436-2657. Clerk & Recorder Detailed info from this office may be found in last week’s issue. The Clerk & Recorder’s office has a dropbox located in the south entrance of the courthouse to drop off paperwor...
Courtesy PR Extension “Though the manner in which Extension provides education, information and services to the people of Powder River County has changed for the duration of shelter in place, we are still available,” according to Extension staff Mary Rumph, Julie Riley and Kelda Page. “Through technology support, we can continue to share information and vital resources with the community,” added Rumph. Please note the following: The Extension staff will continue to check voice mail (436-2424) and e-mail [email protected] twice daily. Qu...
Powder River Trails is the charity highlighted this week. Powder River Trails organized the Fit Trail, Walking Map, memorial benches, tree protector/bike racks, Steps for Charity, Moonlight Walk and 4th of July Freedom Run. Whew! Their goal is to create a healthier community one step at a time. Teams that chose this charity are: Boot Scootin' Ramblers: Jeanne Sparks, Caeligh McCarthy, Don Rogge, Nick Knoblauch, sponsored by Broadus Boot and Tack. Corner Rocks: Lyman Amsden, Diane Engel, Joey Murdoch, Shyley Bart, and; Corner Rocks Too: Jackie...
Courtesy PR Extension Service 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. What is grass tetany and when does is occur? Grass tetany is a nutritional or metabolic condition in beef cattle and sheep triggered by low amounts of magnesium (Mg) in the blood serum. This disorder occurs most frequently in the spring when livestock graze young, s...
A local history column, written by Historian Shane Dunning. Shane may be reached at [email protected]. In southern Rosebud County, on private land just off the east side of the Tongue River (near Birney), is an isolated ravine with the ominous name "Deadman's Gulch." The origin of that name has been lost to anything resembling "official" history, but thankfully the story still exists in the rich oral history of the area. Back in the 1880's the area was very sparsely populated by white set...
Stephanie Lynn Spang, Billings, and Michael Ray Brooks, Ashland...
Thursday, April 5, 1990 Plane carrying Iva Kolstad makes emergency landing A light airplane carrying Lt. Governor Allen Kolstad’s wife Iva was forced into an emergency landing situation on a county road near Broadus last Saturday night. Mrs. Kolstad and pilot Roger Lincoln left Broadus Saturday night’s Republican dinner at the local VFW Hall, en route to Ledger. About 20 miles out, around 9 p.m., the plane ran into a severe weather front that forced Lincoln to turn back. Once at the Broadus airport, however, they were unable to land because of...
If anyone has a laptop they would be willing to donate to the school, would you please bring to the school, or call 436-2658 and we will pick it up. We have a number of students who need devices and we have now checked out the laptops we had available. We will wipe the information from the donated computer and install the needed educational programs. In order to load programs, it is helpful if the laptop was manufactured after 2010. Your support is greatly appreciated. Denise C. Ternes, Broadus Schools K-12 Principal...
March 10, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with all members present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. The board attended a meeting with DES coordinator Becky McEuen to review and update the courthouse fire plan. Commissioners all were in attendance. Clerk and Recorder Cynde Gatlin, Darlynn Williams, Raymond Ragsdale, Jeff Noble, and Jason Mahoney, with 373 Consulting. The group di...
Grants up to $5,000 available Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced mini-grant funding is now available through its Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. All projects will need to demonstrate how they expand Montana agriculture, but given the current public health situation with COVID-19, special attention will be paid to projects that strengthen and expand local food offerings, distribution, and infrastructure. “We’re excited to revive our mini-grant program, and now more than ever we need to invest in ou...
The Montana Department of Revenue is warning all Montanans to watch out for scams related to the recently announced federal stimulus package. With recent news of direct payments to Americans based on their 2018 or 2019 tax information, scammers are already contacting individuals, and especially tax preparers, by phone, email, and text, trying to solicit personal, financial and tax information that can be used for identity theft and financial fraud. “It’s tragic that even during a national crisis, criminals are taking advantage of fear and unc...
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Pastor Julie Long, 436-2457 No public worship services until further notice. See our Facebook page for on-line devotions and worship opportunities. Contact Pastor Julie Long to receive written services and sermons via email or regular mail. Pastor Julie Long 406 436-2457, [email protected] or on Facebook FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Live Streaming of Worship Services available through our web page or Facebook page! Sundays @10:45 a.m. - Worship Services online Mondays @ 5:15 Online Prayer Meeting thro...
