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A newly opened mechanic shop in Broadus offers a "one stop shop" for mechanical needs, according to owner and mechanic Chase Talcott. Chase, along with his wife Shanna, opened Powder River Diesel, LLC, after purchasing Harlan Jones' shop, located along Moorhead Road. "People had been asking if I was interested in doing any work, and when the opportunity came up to purchase Harlan's shop, we decided to go into business," Chase said during an interview last week. Chase brought in his brother-...
The Broadus Golf Team had a whirlwind week of tournaments, competing in four golf competitions in four days. During this time period, they competed at the tournament here in Broadus, where two Broadus golfers took home first place medals. Last Wednesday, a portion of the team traveled to Forsyth, where Troy Amsden led the team by golfing an 88, which landed him in 5th place. Three other Hawks qualified for State at Forsyth: Clay LaPlant, golfing a 94, Guille Castellanos, with a 97, and Kortny...
Just over 100 years ago, on January 10th, 1919, Montana House Bill 9 was introduced in the Montana House of Representatives, courtesy of Representative Frank T. Kelsey, a rancher from Moorhead, and Representative for Custer County. The bill, written by Albert W. Heidel, laid out a plan for the formation of Powder River County, which would break off from Custer County. Over the next two months, debate would ensue in the legislature regarding the bill, until it would eventually become law on March 7, 1919, forming what we now know as Powder...
By Shaylee Ragar HELENA -- Montana's 66th Legislature adjourned Thursday, three days early and after a jam-packed final several days. Lawmakers introduced a total of 1,309 bills this session, ranging from "cleanup bills" that remove unnecessary language in Montana code to bills that deal with issues like infrastructure funding, which will touch every corner of the state and cost tens of millions of dollars. Of those introduced, 426 bills cleared both the House and Senate and were sent to...
A nice sized crowd was on hand for the PRCDHS JH/HS Spring Concert, held last Thursday evening. The concert kicked off with the Winds/String Quartet performing The Seventh Symphony by Beethoven. Next, Hannah Rasmussen beautifully sang Danny Boy, an arrangement by Julie Knowles. The Junior High Band played a variety of songs. First was Rodeo, arranged by Frank Erickson, then Epic by Larry Clark and Radiance by Brian Balmages. The Junior High Choir took stage to sing Home by Jacobson and...
By Kathy Bowers Live Soulfully is the theme for this year’s National Nursing Home Week which takes place May 12th – May 18th. The Manor will have many events to honor the residents and would be very grateful if the community and families would participate in some or all the activities. May 12th - The Mother’s Day Tea will take place at 1:00 p.m. Please come and enjoy coffee, tea, and dessert in honor of the lovely women who reside at the Manor. May 13th – The annual Balloon Launch & Reading of the Proclamation will take place at 10:00, followe...
Broadus High School Track traveled to Laurel last weekend for the Park City/Harlo Meet, where they competed against over 20 teams, and 500 athletes, according to Broadus Head Coach Jerry Coulter. Standout performances for the Hawks included Luke Herzog, who won first in the 800 meter with a 2 minute 6.30 second run. Kiarah Coulter placed in three events, taking first in the long jump with a 16 foot 3 inch jump, fourth in the Shot Put with a 34 foot 1 inch throw, and fifth in the Javelin with a 9...
The Broadus Elementary Track Meet has been rescheduled from May 3rd to May 10th. Jerry Coulter is requesting helpers for the meet, those interested may contact Jerry at the school (436-2658). This year, the Pre-school race will take place at 11 AM; in the past the race was held at the end of the day. Action will begin at 8:30 AM on May 10th, and run until approximately 2 PM....
George Porter Shy, age 86, earned his wings the morning of April 26, 2019. George passed away peacefully of natural causes, comforted by family and staff at the Morning Star Senior Living Facility in Billings, MT. George was born January 9, 1933, to William "Dud" Shy and Mae Rose Moore Shy. George grew up on the family ranch at Otter Creek near Ashland, MT. He attended grade school at Willow Crossing near the family ranch. George began operating the family ranch alongside his mother at the age o... Full story
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Combat Raider, a military exercise involving various aircraft, is scheduled to begin May 14 in parts of the Powder River Training Complex and Temporary Rushmore Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace, and will conclude May 16. Combat Raider provides joint and coalition training under realistic scenarios that support full spectrum operations against modern threats and replicate today’s combat operations. During this period, people living under the following PRTC military operations areas can expect to see mul...
Our family and community sadly lost a pillar on March 14, 2019, when Doris Lee Dunning, passed away from natural causes. Her contributions to the lives of many as a friend and to many others by including them as an extension of her family, are part of what made her life so special. Doris Lee was born at a home near Sayle, MT on July 8, 1926 and graduated from Sheridan High School. She was preceded in death by daughter, Dianne, husband, Lee, her parents, George Wynkoop and Essie (Surrena)... Full story
Submitted by Pat Ridenour Does everyone have a job that wants to work? Are you 55 years of age and would like to have a part-time job? Experience Works, a Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), funded through the Department of Labor, is a national non-profit organization seeking persons 55 years of age or older wanting to get into the workforce. If you are unemployed and have limited income, this program could be for you. You could gain valuable skills through on-the-job-training in local non-profit organizations, such as County...
April 8, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting 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. He is still working at airport—all 4 connectors where bad; he has ordered parts. There is a smell issue at the Manor; it was determined the smell was coming from the sink drainage. The maint. crew is going back to 4 - 10 hou...
Max Paul Eustice was born on April 19, 2019, at 7:00 AM, in Gillette, WY. Max's parents are Matt and Valerie Eustice, of Wright, WY; his siblings include Payton and Jordyn Diaz. Paternal Grandparents Ginger & Don Johnstone of Powderville, and Great Grandma Pat Smith of Sonnette, while Max's Maternal Grandma is Michelle Janes of Wright, WY.... Full story
Editor: I assume you will receive the official obituary directly from the family regarding the passing of D Huckins; here are my personal comments: I first met D Huckins and his twin brother K in September of 1941 when I entered first grade in Broadus, our shared formative hometown. D and K were in second grade, a year ahead of me but we were in the same classroom because both grades were combined into one classroom under one teacher. Thus began an unusual lifelong friendship. Unusual in that 1) twins were unique in our community and 2) the...
12th Legislature wrap up The 66th Montana Legislature concluded on Thursday of last week. Over the past four months the legislature passed 375 bills. Among those bills was a state budget of ten billion dollars over the next two years. Other major bills include resuming Medicaid Expansion, with additional restrictions, for another 6 years. Another provided $80 million for infrastructure bonding projects across the state. It passed these bills while still cutting 200 vacant government positions. The House and Senate also passed some very...
HELENA, MT -- A prestigious award that celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers, ranchers and other landowners is coming to Montana. Montana is the latest state where Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. In his influential 1949 book, “A Sand County Almanac,” Leopold called for an ethical relationship between peopl...
By Margaret Scoles Urban Forester, Andrew Miller of Miles City DNRC office, spoke to the Broadus Elementary students about the importance and value of trees on Arbor Day, April 26. He explained the history of Arbor Day. The assembly was launched by the reading of the proclamation by Mayor M. Lyman Amsden. Then one student read their first place poem from each participating class. Fifth grade students created posters which hung around Broadus and promoted Arbor Day. The school developed some...
Members of the Broadus High School Rodeo Club attended the HS Rodeo in Terry, MT last weekend. Here are the results courtesy of Heather Cunningham: Saturday: Chalee Harms: Breakaway tied for 3/4th, Pole Bending 2nd, Barrel Racing 5th, Goat Tying 5th Garrett Cunningham, Saddle Bronc 2nd Ethan Frasier, Bareback 1st Tate Harmon, Saddle Bronc 2nd Maclain Cathey, Calf Roping 2nd, Team roping 1st with partner Trey Dempewolf Ashley Bilbrey, Pole Bending 8th Sunday: Chalee Harms, Breakaway 2nd, Bar...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, May 5th - Message by Youth Pastor Ryan DeVore. Pitch-In Dinner following Service Sunday, May 12th – Mother’s Day - Communion as a part of regular service Pregnancy Center Baby Bottles distributed Sunday, May 19th - Mission Moment during service Sunday, May 26th – Faith Story during service Sundays 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (All Ages) Youth and Children’s classes. Adult classes: Christ in the Old Testament & Rebuilding Jerusalem (all month), Bible Basics (5/5), Baptism (5/12), Membership (5/19) 10:45 a...
Submitted by Raymond Ragsdale Now that Old Man Winter has released his grasp on us, it is time to start getting outside and cleaning up yards and properties. With that comes open burning season in Montana. While it seems like we just had snow on the ground, fuels that had cured last summer do not reabsorb much moister over the winter, and they will only need a few warm days and a little wind to be ready to burn again. Already in eastern Montana controlled fires have escaped and caused damage. Broadus Volunteer Fire Department would like to...
The Ashland BVHC Health Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 8th from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Labre Gym. There will be many health and safety related vendors, lots of information, door prizes, grand prizes and lunch! Discounted lab tests will be done from Monday April 29th through Friday, May 10th in correlation with Health Fair month....
Courtesy MT FWP A Great Falls man hooked into a little-known native Montana fish in mid-April on the Marias River near Loma and set a new state record. On April 19, Jason Karls landed a 13.29-pound blue sucker, breaking the old record set in 2014 by almost two pounds. Karls’ catch measured 34.56 inches long. The blue sucker is one of nine members of the sucker family, all native to Montana. The common carp, which is not native to Montana, is not a sucker but a member of the minnow family. The blue sucker’s natural distribution is in the Misso...
Mail in ballots for the School Board election were collected and tallied on Tuesday, May 7th, with the following totals: Here are the school board election results - Dawn Aye: 134 votes Waylon Billing 384 votes Amanda Zimmer: 322 votes Two Board positions will be filled....
