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By Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph The "Spring Fling" photo challenge sponsored by Powder River Extension was certainly a challenge with wind, snow and cold over the weekend, said Mary Rumph, Extension Agent. "Our winner was Darren VerWolf," announced Rumph, "who braved the weather to take photos twice when the first photos wouldn't download." He spent a couple hours acquiring six pictures depicting spring. His photos, portraying baby chicks and two day old kittens, as well as a tulip...
By Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph The “stay at home” order might provide ag families with an additional labor source at home able to help trap pocket gophers this spring. With the warmer weather, I’ve noticed fresh pocket gopher mounds. If the adult females can be trapped now, before producing litters, the size of the infestation will be greatly reduced. For a complete guide on controlling pocket gophers, please go to the Powder River Extension webpage, www.powderriver.msuextension.org, for the link to “Pocket Gopher Control Techniq...
Note: Diane Stuver is the Editor’s Mother. Diane Stuver, longtime Head Librarian at Henry Malley Memorial Library in Broadus, retired last week after nearly 44 years of service to the community. Stuver began working at the library in June of 1977. She was originally hired to work from 7 PM to 9 PM, four days a week. In those days, the library kept longer hours than it does today, as Belle Creek was going strong and the county’s population number was 67% higher than today. Diane first worked with Isabel Williams and her daughter Loyce Cossitt, w...
Courtesy Energy Share Montana If you are worried about how you are going to pay your home energy bill as a result of issues related to COVID-19, please contact Energy Share of Montana. Energy Share is a statewide nonprofit organization whose purpose is to help Montanans facing loss of heat or lights in their home, and who have no resources to pay the bill themselves. Energy Share is fuel blind so helps people no matter what their heat source is. If you or someone you know needs help: • Contact Action for Eastern Montana in Glendive, 1-800-227-0...
(BILLINGS, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management Billings Field Office will begin taking public comments regarding long and short-term management objectives for an updated Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range Herd Management Area Plan. Comments must be received no later than May 15, 2020. Comments should be specific to short or long-term objectives directly related to herd characteristics or habitat characteristics for the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. The plan will cover areas administered by the BLM, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest S...
Courtesy MT Historical Society Montanans may be quarantined at home, but we can still explore the history of the Montana beer industry through a new interactive web map by the Montana Historical Society. For example, did you know that Philipsburg once had eight breweries? The oldest was the Charles Kroger Brewery, which opened in 1875 and operated for 22 years. And have you heard of Limberlost Brewery in Thompson Falls, which just opened recently? What about your community – what’s its beer history? The Montana Historical Society invites you to...
Courtesy MT Historical Society With quarantines and self-distancing temporarily being a large part of Montanans' lives, the Montana Historical Society wants to hear from you. MHS has developed a survey and created a challenge to not only help pass the time but also help collect information for future generations and historians. First, the survey. COVID-19 is affecting people all over the world, and the Historical Society wants to know how both current and former Montanans are impacted. We have t...
Gerald Wayne Stabio (Jerry) passed from this earth on April 2, 2020 after occupying his body for 31,652 days. Jerry was the eldest of five children born into the marriage of Joe and Kathryn (Weeding) Stabio. He attended schools in Broadus, graduating from high school in 1951. He participated in football and baseball. Jerry loved cars, hunting, fishing and arguing. He loved coffee too, frequently taking a thermos of coffee with him when he left home. After graduating, Jerry worked for Broadus...
Courtesy MT FWP Following the extension of Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s directive that out of state travelers must quarantine for 14 days, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director Martha Williams has suspended nonresident hunting seasons for spring turkey and black bear until at least April 24. Last week, Gov. Bullock extended the mandatory quarantine directive related to COVID-19 through April 24 for travelers arriving in Montana from another state or country. The quarantine directive for out-of-state travelers applies to public outdoor rec...
By Joe Stuver Add my prayers to our world as we go through these unprecedented times. We have heard stories of great personal sacrifice and giving, and stories of terrible greed and selfishness. When this is all over and our memories turn back in time, which you would like to be remembered for… If someone would have told me 20 years ago that some of my finest friends would be a family of Mexican Nationals, 2500 miles from home, I’d have thought them loco. But they’ve been drawing me back to my second “home,” in the Puerto Vallarta area for...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Ihor Kanalosh, Renton, WA, speeding in restricted zone (78/65) $65. Dana Eaglefeathers, Busby, MT, speeding in restricted zone (76/65) $65. Diana Santiago, Lakewood, WA, improper passing, $85. Clay LaPlant, Broadus, MT, possess. intoxicating substance while under 21 (over 18), fined $185, 20 hrs. CS, MIP course. Hunter Robinson, Broadus, MT, possess. intoxicating substance while under 21 (over 18), fined $185, 20 hrs. CS, MIP course. Jordan Hulla, Missoula, MT, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. MHP Manue...
Courtesy MT FWP The 2020 paddlefish seasons on the Yellowstone and Lower Missouri rivers (yellow tag) are canceled in response to Gov. Steve Bullock’s extension of the directives for social distancing and non-resident quarantine to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As of now, paddlefish season on the Upper Missouri River from Fort Benton downstream to Fort Peck Dam (white tag) will remain in place and the drawing for these limited tags occurred April 6. The fishery opens May 1 and is conducted in a more dispersed manner. There are also no pro...
April 19, 1990 A new community hall for people of Biddle While many other small communities are looking back to past years, to better days gone by, the Biddle Community is looking forward to the future. For members of the Biddle Community, the future means protecting the past, the heritage of the area, while at the same time providing for the future—a needed gathering spot for the families of the area—a place where social contact strengthens bonds between neighbors. Over the past 40 years, the old Biddle Hall has provided such a place. If walls...
March 23, 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. Discussion was held on vote for authorization for elected officials and supervisors to utilize paid administrative leave. The vote will go to the resolution if needed. Discussion was held on suspension of the work at home policy. The vote will go to the resolution if needed. M...
