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The PRCDHS Class of 2021, donned in green and gold gowns, entered the gym last Saturday for their last time as students. The soon to be graduates walked down an aisle surrounded by friends, family, and faculty, as they were serenaded with "Pomp and Circumstance," that standby graduation tune, played by the high school band. As the class sat in front of the stage as the guests of honor for their graduation, the crowd watched the ceremony which would officially transform the class of students...
On Monday, May 17th, the Broadus golf team left early for the State Golf Meet, to be held at Riverside Country Club, along the Gallatin River on the north side of Bozeman. The private club features an 18 hole course, dining, raquet sports, and a pool for its members. At the state meet, the high school golfers from around the state were treated with the rare opportunity to play at a club not open to the public. Broadus Head Golf Coach Chad Gatlin told us that instead of the shotgun start held in...
By Cody Earley This summer, the library will be providing several unique programs. First up: “LiterARTSY”! Each week, kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read (and listen to) a variety of different books and engage in fun art projects. Our goal is to have as many different art forms represented; that is where the many wonderful artists in our community come in! If you have a desire to share your skills by teaching a project (or two), we would love to hear from you! The program will take place from June 11th to August 6th, every Thu...
A strong contingent of Broadus athletes qualified for the State Meet at last weekend’s Divisional Meet in Laurel. Jaxon Bilbrey, 9th grader, qualified in the 400 meter with a fifth place finish, as well as the 4x400 meter relay with fellow freshmen Matt Hansen and Eli Heacock. Kyle Minow also qualified for the 4x400, as well as placing 4th in the Javelin and 6th in the Shot Put to advance to State. Heacock also qualified for State with a 4th in the 1600 and a 5th place finish in the 800. 9th grader Brandon Rogers achieved a personal record i...
Broadus Elementary students receiving Physical Fitness Awards are pictured above. Elementary PE Teacher Jerry Coulter uses the AAU Fitness Standards, which use a long run (up to a mile for older students), sit-ups, pull ups, and one other optional event. The students attaining the standard were awarded with a physical fitness patch, custom made by Daisy Patch Embroidery in Broadus. During the ceremony, Coulter encouraged the gathered classes to remain active during the summer, getting outside...
Courtesy PR Extension Office What do kids do when they turn off the TV or computer screen? Powder River County kids read books, flew garbage bag kites, rode bikes, planted trees, helped grandma sew, built a fort, crocheted, tagged calves, practiced piano and they played and played! From playing family games and playing in the mud and in the pool to playing board games and cards and playing with a goat or with a horse, kids had time to PLAY! “I milked a cow,” said one young participant, who spoke of her screen free time. Screen Free Week takes...
By PR Extension Office An update to the Grasshopper Suppression program in the works for Powder River County landowners was provided by Gary Adams, Director of Montana APHIS, in Broadus last week reported Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. "More than sixty interested people attended the program detailing the next steps and challenges of a widespread aerial treatment program," stated Rumph. The unknowns include #1) Grasshopper populations – preliminary scouting last week resulted in finding...
May 27, 1921 Wagon is bogged; dancers rescued While fording Powder River last Saturday night, a wagonload of young people from Pumpkin Creek became bogged in the quicksand when in midstream. The river’s channel was only about 75 yards across and was shallow with the running head only about a foot deep, so that the 14 occupants of the wagon were rescued without difficulty, cowboys coming to their aid with saddle horses. The wagon was temporarily deserted when the team was unhitched and the next morning it was found securely embedded deep in the...
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MILES CITY – Volunteer applicants are needed to serve two-year terms on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 7 Citizens Advisory Council. The purpose of the southeastern Montana-based CAC is to advise FWP on various regional and statewide issues, programs and policies; to help identify areas in which the department can be more effective; to help identify emerging trends and resolve conflicts; and to offer insight and guidance from members' own experiences and constituencies. The CAC, which in this area is comprised of 10-12 members, will act...
Continued from last week. 100 Meter Race First Grade Girls – Myla Gatlin, Sophie Ostendorf, Paisley Harper, Krystin Kramme, Emma Mills, Annabel Jesttes First Grade Boys – Trace Emmons, Caden D’Amico, Carson D’Amico, Cody Draine, Griffin Gardner, Thad Escott, Charles Hartman Second Grade Girls – Mikayla Capp, Hazel Kinzer, Rickee Bilbrey, Faith Hopkins, Maci Emmons, Peyton Martinson, Kaley Rumph, Kaya Hunt, Joelle Jurica, Avery Kramme Second Grade Boys – Cole Draine, Clinton Handran, Daxson Wahl Third Grade Girls – Courtney Kuhbacher, Anna Haged...
April 26, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda was approved. The board discussed and voted on changing the scope of the bridge project to scope 3, giving Moorhead Bridge 16’ of useable width. Donna motioned to approve. John seconded. Motion to change the scope of the bridge project approved. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board for his weekly meeting. The FLAP grant a...
By Connie Barnhart The VFW Auxiliary Post 1595 in Broadus has sponsored the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest at our Powder River County District High School for many years. This year the VFW Auxiliary awarded cash prizes to the top three winners from the 2020-2021 school year. Deanna Twedt received first place for her depiction of her grandfather who served in the Korean War. Deanna's artwork went on to compete at the state level. Rachel Rasmussen received second place and Abigail...
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