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By Sean P. Hill RS, MBA, MPH, CEO/Medical Administrator, Powder River County Health Officer Powder River County is experiencing another outbreak of COVID-19 that rivals previous outbreaks. Currently we have twenty active cases with two additional deaths attributed to the virus. Even more surprising is seven of these cases are considered "breakout" which means a person who has been vaccinated contracts the illness. I am considered one of these "breakout" cases - it hit out of the blue, and caught me completely off guard. To this end, the...
Garrett Cunningham, Broadus Class of '21, has a long history of incredible rodeo performances, especially for someone of his young age. In 2017, he won the Saddle Bronc Championship at the Junior NFR in Las Vegas, and placed second in the event in 2018. Last week, Garrett attended the Junior NFR hosted by the PRCA in Texas, an event in its second year which featured a $10,000 prize for the Saddle Bronc Champ. Cunningham started off the event with a 4th and 5th place in the first and second go....
By PR Extension Office Long-time Powder River County residents, Andrew (Bub) and Carlene Gaskill have been involved in one way or another, in the Powder River County Fair for many years. Both Bub and Carlene were born and raised Montanan's and have spent their lives in the agriculture industry. Bub grew up on the family ranch on Big Pumpkin Creek, northwest of Broadus. In high school, he was in FFA for 4 years and has since been involved with FFA Alumni. His grandfather came to the area on horse...
By PR Extension Office It was a cool, overcast event for runners and walkers of the 5-Mile Freedom Run held in Broadus last Saturday, at least for most of the race. Joan Jilka set the pace winning the 5-mile race with a time of 43:33; Hannah Herzog placed second with a time of 53:48. Other participants included Julie Riley, and walkers who brought their best four-legged friends to join them: Sommer Schaffer and "Spur", Mariah Perry and "Hup" and Samantha Perry and her puppy named "Dozer", who o...
By Henry Malley Memorial Library Director Cody Earley The public library is looking for community input. Whether you are a regular visitor, haven't come in for a while, or have never been here, we want to hear from you! What are we doing well? What can we improve? Let us know by filling out our survey. You can do so electronically by visiting the library or Sheriff's Department Facebook pages, or stop by and pick up a physical copy. We look forward to your feedback!...
4th of July activities kicked off last Friday with a home run derby, with 18 entries in the men's division, and nine in the lady's division. The overall home run champion was Wrye Williams, and the women's longest ball champ was Libby Nisley. On Saturday, the 5 mile Freedom Run was won by long time long distance runner Joan Jilka, and the 1 mile was won by Trace Emmons. Full results may be found in the Freedom Run article in this issue. A softball tournament kicked off early Saturday morning,...
By Steph Shaffer Come join us at 6:00 pm, Friday, July 9th, at the high school gym. Wrestlers from Broadus and surrounding areas will compete in a takedown tournament at the culmination of camp led by USA Olympic Wrestler Mike Zadick. The camp is being hosted by the Broadus Wrestling Club and Faith Bible Church. Come watch, support our kids, and enjoy some yummy tacos. High School Football Camp coming up July 26 and 27 The full contact camp will be free to attend, at the high school in Broadus. Times are tentatively planned for 8-9:30, and...
The full contact camp will be free to attend, at the high school in Broadus. Times are tentatively planned for 8-9:30, and 11-1, though if temperatures are exceptionally hot, the times may be pushed earlier in the morning. Please contact Coach Ross Randall for more info at 406-740-5930....
A truck wreck on Hwy 212 just west of Epsie on July 1st resulted in the death of a 64 year old woman, identified as Debra Sloan of Texas. Local emergency responders including the Broadus VFD, ambulance crew, and Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at 10:37 in the morning to the incident. The wreck is believed to have been caused by a blown front left tire on the semi, resulting in the truck leaving the road and turning onto its passenger side. Sloan, who was riding as a passenger in the truck, was pronounced dead at the scene after a...
by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Librarian Barb Mitchell I cannot believe that June is over! We have a community-wide reading program going on through August 6th. Every book you read gives you a chance to win a prize. The next drawings are being held on July 18th and August 6th. So, stop in and let us know what you’ve read or if there is something you’ve been wanting to read. We realize summer is crazy busy for everyone, but we all need to relax a little and what better way than to pick up a book by your favorite author! We have a new bat...
A spate of fires kicked off over the first few days of July across the local area. On July 1, the Box Elder fire, located near the Camp Creek Road in NW Powder River County burned 1700 acres, with federal, state, and local resources responding to the incident. Several fires started in the Biddle and Belle Creek area on July 2nd and 3rd, with the largest – the Rice Fire, burning 840 acres. The Miller Fire, 20 miles south of Broadus, east of the river, burned 5.3 acres on July 3rd in rough c...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Courtney Gilmore, Post Falls, ID, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Brandon Kerns, Blue Springs, MO, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Jacob Dreyer, multiple addresses listed in OR and WA, improper passing, dismissed- trans. to Dist. Court. Jacob Dreyer, driving while susp/revoked, dismissed- trans. to Dist. Court. Jacob Dreyer, driving while susp/revoked, dismissed- trans. to Dist. Court. Jacob Dreyer, assault on a peace officer, dismissed- trans. to Dist. Court. Jacob Dreyer, fleeing or e...
July 8, 1921 B-Divide Fourth of July Roundup and Picnic The B-Divide Community Club picnic and celebration was an unqualified success. The program opened by the crowd standing and singing the song “America,” it being represented by the thirteen states and Liberty. Mr. Funkenbusch gave a splendid patriotic speech which was followed by a large and well rendered program by the children. A lovely dinner was then served by the ladies and there were generous quantities of ice cream and gum for the crowd. In the afternoon there was a sport program, wi...
By Lana Smith What do a sunflower, an abstract color study, and a chicken wire drawing have in common? They are all subjects and techniques studied and practiced by a total of 20 enthusiastic artists during three days of instruction by area native, Karen Nisley Knutson, now of Minneapolis, MN. Karen's art has been featured in many magazines and she has been the recipients of several prestigious awards. She also paints commissions, as well as artwork for several galleries, and participates in art...
By PR Extension Office The best way to prevent invasive weeds from overtaking the range or cropland is early detection and control, according to Montana State University (MSU) Extension Powder River Agent Mary Rumph. “The problem with grassy noxious weeds is identification,” said Rumph. “Too often, the invading grass isn’t very obvious until it has gained a foothold. Once detected, control can also be extremely challenging.” A workshop to help landowners identify invasive grassy weeds will be held on Wednesday, July 21st, beginning at 1 pm at...
Courtesy PR Extension Office An Extension researcher and forage specialist have developed recommendations to salvage drought stricken cereal grain fields. These recommendations are from Northern Ag Research Center, Havre, Supervisor Darrin Boss and Montana State University (MSU) Extension Forage Specialist Hayes Goosey for utilization of grain fields that have tested high in nitrate, are too short to hay and producers would like to graze. Experience indicates that animals grazing fields that test positive for nitrate have less risk of d...
BILLINGS – Andrew Gaskill has been promoted to Ag Lender for the Stockman Bank Billings market. His responsibilities include developing and servicing agricultural loans and assisting clients with their lending needs. Gaskill, who grew up on his family ranch near Ashland, has been with Stockman Bank since 2019 and most recently served as a Credit Review Trainee. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, graduating with highest honors from Montana State University Bozeman in 2020 and holds an Associate of Science degree in Business A...
Courtesy PR Extension Office Is this summer throwing you for a loop? Drought, heat, grasshoppers, high nitrates, blister beetles…the list is continuous. Stress can manifest itself in many ways, and the ability to deal effectively with it can be challenging according to MSU Extension Powder River Agent Mary Rumph. Resources are available to help deal with the desperation, anxiety and depression that many are experiencing. At your fingertips is the Montana Extension website: https:// www.msuextension.org/agriculture.html. Click on “Ag & Natur...
Estate of Marie Gotfredson, Etal, Estate of Marie Gotfredson Scoville, Etal, Marie E. Gotfredson, Etal to Edwin K. Gotfredson, Etux, Notice of Termination of Life Estate, T7S, R53E, Sec. 11, S2SW4, S2SE4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 13, S2SW4, SW4NW4, NW4SW4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 14, ALL; T7S, R53E, Sec. 23, S2, NE4, E2NW4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 24, NW4, SE4, S2NE4, N2SW4, NW4NE4, SE4SW4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 25, S2, S2NW4, NE4NW4, NE4NE4, SW4NE4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 26, NE4; Lot 2, T7S, R54E, Sec. 19, SW4NW4; Lot 3, T7S, R54E, Sec. 19, NW4SW4; Lot 4, T7S, R54E, Sec. 19, SW4S...
Courtesy MT DPHHS State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection from West Nile Virus (WNV). In Montana, WNV season usually begins in July and ends in October, as this is when the mosquitoes responsible for it emerge. “As we head into West Nile Virus season all Montanans are encouraged to take the necessary precautions,” Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) epidemiologist Erika Baldry said. “There was only one case in 2020, and we want to keep it that...
Courtesy MT DPHHS State officials said recemtly that the alarming increase of fentanyl-related fatalities in Montana that occurred in 2020 does not appear to be slowing down thus far into 2021. The Montana Department of Justice’s State Crime Lab reported 41 fentanyl-related deaths in 2020, up from 19 in 2019. Through May 2021, there’s already been 22 total confirmed fentanyl-related fatalities, including 11 statewide in April alone. “This latest trend is extremely concerning and adds to the already existing deadly and costly impact illegal...
