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By Broadus FFA Reporter Alex Edwards This year saw the chapter members work the food booth for Little Levi as well as the fair, organize a food and coat drive, taking the entire 30 member chapter to John Deere Ag Expo, had the first team from Broadus participate in the food science contest, sponsoring and manning the first Ag Safety workshop for elementary students, and being the only chapter at district conventions that had a team or individual in every sweepstakes contest. Our chapter would l...
Editor's Note: Normally, the Broadus Kindergarten would hold their graduation ceremony on the last day of school, which would be today - May 21st. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, that graduation was not held this year. Here is an article on the Broadus Kindergarten, courtesy of their teacher, Mrs. Paulie Isaak. No Broadus Kindergarten Celebration! We had a saying in Kindergarten this year, it said: I give to you, You give to me. We share what we have, We are a Kindergarten Family. No kids, no...
Courtesy PR Extension Office Grasshoppers are common pests in Montana particularly in the central and eastern regions. Based on high populations late last summer, the prediction for Powder River County is for high numbers of grasshoppers, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “These numbers are based on adult grasshopper counts completed by APHIS last summer,” added Rumph. “A couple factors could impact the size of an infestation, including the number of eggs laid last fall and weather conditions this spring and summer,...
March 11, 2020 the Hammond Helpers had their fifth meeting. We read last month’s minutes. We talked about community service ideas and talked about fundraising ideas. We sold Kristy Kreme donuts and would like to say thank you! We talked about fairbook dedication and fair theme and talked about 4-H projects. We talked about Demonstration Day and talked about our bank account. We talked about making t-shirts for our club members. After the meeting we had snacks and watched a video on how to do a demonstration. Michael Stephens, R...
By Lauryn Billing 4-H has always had a part in my life! When I wasn't old enough and my sisters were in it, I couldn't wait until it was my turn to participate. I was an honorary member of the Powder River Trailblazers at about age one! I've been a part of the 4-H program officially for six years and am now working on my seventh. My two favorite projects have been Photography and Market Hog. I have taken market hog for the past six years. I love this project because every pig has its own...
4-H member Jaxon Bilbrey said, "I like feeding my Market steer and trying to finish him so I can show in the Champions of Champions in Miles City." He has found that trying to tame a big animal can be challenging, however, "The more you work with it, the easier it gets!" He has been farming, branding and working with his 4-H animals during COVID-19. The 4-H Family Feature and pictures come to us courtesy of PR Extension Office....
Shaylee Bilbrey echoed that trying to teach her huge steer to lead has been challenging. "I like that my steer is better than my brother Jaxon's. I want to beat him this year!" she said. During COVID-19, Shaylee does chores, helps her Mom cook and clean and works with her 4-H animals every day....
GLENDIVE, MONT. – May 8, 2020 – Dawson Community College is proud to announce area students who are degree candidates for the Spring 2020 semester. Seventy-Six (76) students are candidates for degrees for the 2020 spring semester. The local degree candidates are: Alzada · Leighton Bilbrey; Associate of Applied Science- Technical Skills, Certificate of Applied Science- Welding Technology Broadus · Dauson Fruit; Associate of Applied Science- Welding Technology...
Courtesy Tom Frieders, NOAA Billings With severe thunderstorm season upon us, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Billings, MT is providing the following preparedness information. Please share and be that force multiplier; helping our communities become more resilient to hazardous weather. Keep an Eye on the Forecast and Plan Ahead! http://weather.gov/billings Severe Thunderstorms threaten lives and can cause significant property damage. Severe thunderstorms are defined as storms that produce: • Tornadoes • Hail one inch in diameter or lar...
Thursday, May 24, 1990 Commencement for Class of 1990 held here Sunday The first Powder River County District High School class of the new decade, the Class of 1990, graduated with appropriate and deserved pomp and ceremony during Commencement here Sunday afternoon. Class Salutatorian Chad Harrington, son of Dan and Carolyn Harrington of Hammond, gave the welcoming address. Valedictorian Stacey Alderman, daughter of Gerald and Louise Alderman of rural Broadus, presented the farewell speech. Guest speaker was Leon Alderman, president of the grad...
NaTashia Bogner of Boyes was one of more than 300 graduates to attend a virtual commencement ceremony on May 8th for Black Hills State University. Bogner graduates with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education....
DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Bradley L. Knutson and Carmen M. Knutson...
