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On a cold morning just days after the first Christmas of the 20th Century, a group of masked riders descended on a sheep camp along Otter Creek, in Southwestern Powder River County. The group's intentions were nefarious in nature – their goal was the destruction of the sheep band, with the broader goal of running the sheep ranchers out of what they considered to be cattle country. The riders, led by accomplished cattleman and future Wyoming governor and US Senator John Kendrick, would kill 2...
By Ron Talcott Members and friends of the Powder River Museum are encouraged to attend a meeting on Friday, April 26th at 3 p.m. at the museum. The events, programs, construction, maintenance, financing and operation of the museum for the season will be discussed. There are many exciting happenings, and a busy summer ahead, with a tentative schedule including the Powder River County Centennial and All Class Reunion, set for July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2019. The Historical Society hopes to see members and friends at the upcoming meet...
The Broadus Track Team traveled to Baker last weekend, for a meet which started out nice but became progressively colder and windier, according to Head Track Coach Jerry Coulter. The majority of the team was able to attend the event, though a couple athletes were still lacking in the required practices to compete in Baker. "We had a lot of good efforts", Coulter commented on the team's performance. He also noted that a cold and steady wind affected the long distance runner's times, compared to...
A shot of snow blanketed the area last Wednesday, though Western Meadowlarks and baby calves weren't overly upset about the snow, as shown in the accompanying photos....
By Margaret Scoles Mayor Lyman Amsden will launch Arbor Day on April 26 in Broadus by reading the Arbor Day Proclamation at the Broadus Elementary School. The school and the Broadus Tree Board are co-sponsoring Arbor Day this year. This year's project will support Powder River Trails by planting trees on the new walking trail in progress in Hill Park near the clinic. Andrew Miller of Miles City, from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation- Forestry Division, will speak to...
By Lisa Lynch The H.S. Music students attended District Music Festival in Miles City on April 12-13. The performances went well with 19 performances receiving superior rating and 7 receiving an excellent rating. The Band received a superior on their performance and a superior on sight reading. The choir received a superior on their performance and an excellent on sight reading. The performances that received a superior and will attend State music festival (if they are not in sunny California for National BPA) are: Band Ensemble: Lea Aye,...
Helena, Mont. - The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is conducting cattle testing related to the diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in animals during routine inspection conducted at out-of-state slaughter establishments. These investigations, involving several states, stem from the detection of TB in a steer at slaughter in June of 2018, a second unrelated steer found in December of 2018, and a cow in March of 2019 (Editor’s note: According to the Dept. of Livestock, positive tests came from Treasure County – Hysham). The purpose of...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary and Post attended the District 6 Spring Meeting in Forsyth on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Those attending were post members Charles Barbero, Russ Kinzer, Marty Drane, and Joe Barbero. Auxiliary members attending were Patti Brix, Pat Ridenour, Tracey Gorder, Sue Barbero, and Annie Brimmer. Paula Wash attended for Ekalaka but traveled with the Broadus members. Charles Barbero received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the State VFW. There to see Charley receive his honor were family members John and Diana Barbero,...
The Mizpah Masters held their 6th meeting at the firehall on April 14, 2019. The club discussed Demonstration Day and Jeff and Maddie reported. The club discussed upcoming 4-H camps that will be held over the summer; Camp Needmore and Camp Oreo. The club talked about new business, photography workshop coming up on April 18, Emma reported, and Jeff is going to attend. The club also discussed the 2019 fair. The meeting was adjourned by Lea. The meeting was also hosted by Lea Aye and snacks were provided. Reporter Emma Isaacs...
Thursday, April 20, 1989 Local students place well at annual math meet Broadus high school students are continuing to gain recognition for their scholastic abilities. At the annual Mathematics Meet in Baker, sponsored by the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics, one local team tied for second and 17 of the 28 Broadus students attending either received Superior or Honorable Mention. There was a total of 73 teams competing and about 450 students from A, B and C Class schools, so the competition was extremely tough, according to local...
By Joe Stuver There was an overnight turn-around with our feathered friends last week as we continue to slowly transcend into spring. Last Thursday, I paid the ranch a visit, and saw quite a few Rough Legged Hawks; Saturday the winter hawks were gone, replaced by equally beautiful red tailed hawks and their smaller but no less beautiful and no less deadly smaller cousins. The raucous cries of bluejays are suddenly gone too, but have been replaced by the beautiful variety of sounds from our...
BOZEMAN, Mont., April 11, 2019–The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering additional funding through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to target honey bee pollinator resource concerns in Montana in 2019. While NRCS accepts EQIP applications on a continuous basis, NRCS has set a deadline of May 10, 2019, to apply for this 2019 initiative funding. Honey Bee Pollinators: NRCS will work with agricultural producers to combat future declines by helping them to implement conservation practices that provide f...
Mesa Lynn Gaskill was born March 20 at 7:24 am in Miles City, to parents Drew and Marni Gaskill of Volborg. Mesa weighed 8 lbs 4.6 oz, and was 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Gary Wade and the late Linda Wade. Maternal great-grandmothers are Carol Wade of Miles City and Rosemarie Dahlman of Baker. Bub and Carlene Gaskill of Volborg are Mesa's Paternal Grandparents....
SPOKANE, Wash. – Northwest Farm Credit Services is proud to award the Powder River First Responders in Broadus a $2,000 Northwest FCS Rural Community Grant. "Powder River First Responders thanks Northwest FCS for the grant," said Responders Facilitator Shane Copps, AEMT. "This funding will help us purchase a cardiac monitor that we can use to check heart rhythms and if needed, shock the heart to reset the rhythm. This tool has every potential to be an actual lifesaver." Northwest FCS is c...
March 2019 Boiler Operator Program $35.00 Centurylink $299.70 Globalstar Usa $85.94 Incontact Inc. $311.95 Macss $394.10 Mid-Rivers Communications $153.24 Powder River Examiner $965.25 Range Telephone Cooperative $3,359.34 Town Of Broadus $1,748.18 1st Bank $15.00 Advanced Chemical Solutions $887.50 Alderman Oil Co. $16,880.62 Alimed Inc $308.89 Altimus Distributing $510.00 Amazon.Com Credit $687.00 Ameripride Services Inc $45.96 Amsden, LLC $550.00 Applied Concepts Inc $108.00 Availity LLC $122.00 Badland Truck Sales, Inc. $2,000.00 Barbero...
UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism HELENA -- After a lengthy debate, the bill to continue Medicaid expansion in Montana failed to pass the Senate on a 25-25 vote last week and several attempts to revive it Friday and Saturday also failed, leaving it stalled. House Bill 658, would have continued the program passed in 2015 that provides healthcare coverage to about 96,000 Montanans. The new bill, which would add work requirements, forcing eligible enrollees to record 80 hours per month, is carried in the...
Report shows demographic changes, loss of farm income Helena, Mont. – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service recently released the 2017 Census of Agriculture, highlighting several key data points important to Montana’s agriculture industry. “The Census of Agriculture is an important tool for both producers and policy makers,” said Montana Department of Agriculture Director Ben Thomas. “While the report shows that Montana farmers have taken a big hit in farm income over the last 5 years, it also shows that our producers aren’t taki...
One of the earliest obnoxious weeds to appear in the spring, as early as the mustards, is a small yellow flowering annual known as bur buttercup, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. It seems harmless, a small, gray-green tap rooted plant with three to four deeply lobed, fine-haired leaves resembling antlers. However, by mid spring it forms solid, 3 to 4 inch tall mats. By early summer, it scatters its seed and its burs have turned from green to straw-colored to brown. The burs, though not as sharp as puncturevine seeds, are...
April 1, 2019 Commissioners met for the first meeting of April with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Maint. Supervisor, Marty Drane, met with board. Discussion was held regarding the operation of maintenance. There are new door knobs installed in the hallway between the Dept. of Revenue office and Treasurer’s office. Discussion was held regarding winter damage to cou...
