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By Heather Cunningham The Montana High School State Finals took place last week in Baker. The events for the Broadus Team began on June 5th, with the Cutting and Reined Cow Horse. Two Broadus teammates, Chalee Harms and Harley Meged, have been at the top of the standings all year long, and the State Rodeo was no different. Chalee Harms was 1st and Harley Meged 2nd in Go Around One of the Girls Cutting. Go Two saw Harley Meged placing 1st, and Chalee Harms 2nd. The short go came to a close with...
By Patrick Emmons The Broadus Little League kicked off baseball action on June 3, with a rousing double header featuring the Chaznline Red Sox and Bill Bahny Cubs. Due to some rain delays, the season started a week later than originally planned, but the opening night had beautiful weather. All of the players had a great opening night that saw several great plays in the field as well as some excellent hitting by both teams. Game number one on the night was controlled by the Red Sox, as they came...
Commissioners by Vote of Two to One Settle Question of Location Choice Came as Surprise to All Olive Believed to be Favorite in Race for Powder River Headquarters From the Miles City Independent, Friday, March 21st, 1919 Ed: Another article in our continuing coverage of the 100 year PR County Anniversary The controversy over the temporary county seat of Powder River county, it is understood, was brought to a head Tuesday when the commissioners by a vote of two to one favored Broadus. The action of the commissioners, it is said, came as a s...
Alfalfa weevil are the key insect pest of alfalfa, causing variable levels of economic damage across Montana each growing season according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “The weevil had a slower start this spring,” reported Rumph. Field monitoring on May 26th resulted in just a few adults; a week later, ten larva per sweep were detected, said Rumph. The alfalfa was 22” tall on June 2nd. On the 9th of June, the alfalfa was 28” tall and had a multitude of tiny larva per sweep, however, there was no evident damage to the forage....
Anthony Blaine was born on March 10th, 2000 along with his twin brother William. The twins were a true miracle to Parents Benjamin DeLeo and Mary Gaines. In the DeLeo family there were several Anthony's, so he was given the nickname Tony, or Bubba T. Anthony also grew up with two sisters Carolyn and Ila DeLeo. He attended elementary school at Hobson school then he later attended high school at Huntley Project, in Worden. Anthony made many life long friends throughout his life, if there was... Full story
In this busy and unpredictable world we live in, it can be difficult to do some of the important things that need done. One of them might be being fed spiritually. Yeah, getting to church. Last year, PBR bull rider Jess Lockwood asked about being able to watch services online. At the time all we could offer were downloaded recorded services. That was often cumbersome, and the audio of a service doesn’t fit when we are a culture so used to visually connecting on screen. Knowing that winter weather kept local ranch families from getting to church...
By Heather Cunningham Holden Meged competed in Sidney, Montana on May 31- June 2nd at the Montana Junior State Finals. When the first long go ended Holden had placed 1st in Tie Down, 2nd in Chute Dogging and Team Roping with partner Jerron Rau, and 10th in the Ribbon Roping. The second go started Saturday with Holden placing 1st in Tie Down, 7th in Ribbon Roping with partner Kierra Hougen, and 8th in Chute Dogging. The short go on Sunday came to a close with a 1st place finish in Chute Dogging, 2nd in Calf Roping, and 5th in Ribbon Roping....
The Broadus School Board met Monday evening, with all members present except Shasta Madsen and Lori Fortner. On the agenda were matters including hiring of a Cheer Coach and other spring sports coaches, considering 8th grade participation in High School Volleyball, approving handbooks, adopting board policy updates, discussing Buildings & Ground Committee recommendations, adopting a resolution to sell surplus property in an online auction, transferring some funds, and deciding whether or not to conduct a July meeting. First on the agenda was...
By Liz Riter Is the tree in your yard a conifer or deciduous? Does it have leaves with smooth margins or needle-like leaves? The Arbor Day Tree Guide helps figure it all out. In spite of rain on May 21st, Liz Riter with the Powder River Conservation District (PRCD), Shanna Talcott and Corey Swenson with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Elizabeth Emeline with the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) taught the 4th grade students how to identify trees. A video was watched and some exa...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Tricia Robinson, Broadus, MT, negligent endangerment, pled guilty, fined $1085, 90 days jail- 88 susp’d for 6 mos., conditions - pay fine, do jail time, complete chem. depend. eval., deferred 18 months. Tricia Robinson, Broadus, MT, reckless driving, pled guilty, fined $385, 90 days jail -susp., conditions- pay fine, remain law abiding, deferred 18 months. Jamar Hollins, North Hudson, WI, daytime truck speeding (72/60) $105. Anton Charniauski, Pittsburgh, PA, speeding in restricted zone (54/40) $65. Logan Stoke...
Helena, Mont. –Montana’s producers are no stranger to severe weather, and with temperatures rising across the state so are the chances of significant and severe hail storms. The Montana State Hail Program began its operations earlier this Spring and staff is prepared to accept new policies through August 15, 2019. Staff is available 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday to accept policies, file claims, and to answer any questions producers might have regarding coverage options. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum cov...
By Liz Riter Thinking like a worm while finding out about what goes on in the soil or eating Coco Puffs to learn about soil sizes are some of the fun activities the 3rd Grade students got to do on their 27th Annual Conservation Day. We had rain again (no complaints), so plans were changed to have the Field Day in the Multipurpose Room at the Fair Barn instead of going out in the field to teach the students about conservation. The stations included viewing animal prints made by Gene Smith,...
May 31, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Lee seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Clerk & Recorder, Cynde Gatlin met with board for a weekly meeting. Gatlin presented the various issues to the board: a resume for the medical admin., Victory Insurance quote, and a PIO training class that the commissioners could go to. She also asked the board a...
Application form available online Helena, Mont. – Due to recent spring weather that has delayed planting for many producers across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture has extended the 2019 hemp license application deadline to Friday, June 14, 2019. An industrial hemp license issued by the state provides authorization for the production of hemp at a particular growing area by a particular individual or entity. Licenses expire on the last day of April following the year the license is issued. Applicants are subject to a $450 license...
Thursday, June 15, 1989 Classy Country styles at 4-H Fashion Revue The Country Classic 4-H Fashion Revue was indeed a pleasant stroll through stylish fashions created by fifteen youth participants. Walking away with top honors in the Senior Division was Amy Ullrich with her dark navy sharkskin suit. She will go on to represent Powder River County at the State 4-H Congress held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman in July. Amy also received the top award in Skill Level IV. Following up in the Senior Division with Reserve Champion...
Dakota Case Draine was born on May 28, 2019, at 2:06 PM, at Spearfish Regional Hospital. Dakota is the son of Tim and Joni Draine. At birth, he weighed 7 lbs 11 oz, and was 21" long. His siblings include Addison, Cole, and Cody Draine. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Dawn Draine. Maternal grandparents are Steve Stoddard (Julie Emmons), and Bonnie Reynolds (Jerry Reynolds).... Full story
The Broadus FFA held its annual June meeting on June 10th, 2019 at 6:00 in the park. At the meeting the prices and menu for the Little Levi Rodeo were discussed, where the chapter will be operating a booth. The prices were also decided for the fair booth. A committee was discharged to create a fair booth - if any person(s) is doing any agricultural related activity this summer including: branding, haying, fencing, etc., please take a picture and send it to [email protected], for a chance to be...
Joe D. Thomas to TD Montana Enterprises, LLC, Notice of Purchasers Interest, Lot 12, Block 2, BROADUS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE SUBDIVISION, EAST 4" OF LOT 12; Lot 13, Block 2, BROADUS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE SUBDIVISION; Lot 14, Block 2, BROADUS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE SUBDIVISION, LOT 12- EAST 4 INCHES. Grant M. Olson, Etux to John Wayne Olson, Beneficiary Deed, T7S, R52E, Sec. 34, TRACT 2 OF COS #138250. Floyd Mitchell to William H. Gergen, Etux, Warranty Deed, Lot 10, Block 2, BROADUS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE SUBDIVISION; Lot 11, Block 2, BROADUS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE...
The May meeting was held at the Broadus High School Library on May 23. The meeting was called to order by President Rheanna Schroeder, 17 members attended the meeting. New business is Camp Need more on June 11-13 and Oreo Trip will be June 25-27. Our club will pay for members who want to attend. Sheep and pig weigh-in will be June 1. 4-H Congress is July 9-12. Old business is our club talked about picking up trash or crushing cans. This will be done at a later date. Our next meeting will be held some time in June. The meeting was adjourned by...
8 GPA & Above 12th Grade Hannah Rasmussen Kylee Drane Mason Hunt Donovan Sturtz Kashus Giacometto Kiarah Coulter Alessandro Galieni Clay LaPlant 11th Grade Tayden Gee Luke Herzog Jadyn Traub Bailey Smith Callie Williams Aaron Rogers 10th Grade Megan Johnson Ashley Bilbrey Deanna Twedt Luke McAlpine 9th Grade Abigail Martin Shannon Knapp Lea Aye Rachel Rasmussen Dakota Holbrook 8th Grade Marcus Mader Lauryn Billing Rheanna Schroeder Alex Edwards Hylee Layne Lucinda Cain Sophie Irish 7th Grade Mia Mader Ciara McDowell Cooper Zimmer Emma Isaacs...
