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By Tom Herzog Forty-four duffers got together to support a good cause and to have good fun at the Powder River Farm in the Dell 7th annual Golf Scramble this past Saturday. This is one of the Farm's major fundraisers each year. There were close to 30 different hole sponsors whose placards decorated the course. The Farm's Board of Directors extends a big thank you to each of them as well as the 11 teams that participated. Other thank yous include Laura Lambert for putting together a wonderful...
Coyote Valley Saddle Shop opened recently in the old clinic building, located across the street to the west of the Post Office in Broadus. Shop owner Cory Seamann has worked in the custom leather business for ten years, and recently moved to Powder River County from Nebraska, in order to be closer to his child, who lives in Miles City. "I always liked this country. I used to pass through here and someone always took time to chat when I stopped at Alderman's for fuel," he said during a recent int...
Submitted by Darlynn Williams, Public Health Nurse Most parents are diligent about having their babies vaccinated against serious diseases like polio, tetanus, and whooping cough. Unfortunately some parents don’t realize that adolescents also need vaccinations to keep them healthy throughout high school and college and to give them a healthy foundation for adulthood. Several vaccines critical to adolescent health and wellness are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health organizations. These v...
Producers are encourage to attend the in-depth control workshops for prairie dogs and pocket gophers on Wednesday, July 24th. Mary Rumph, Powder River Extension Agent, has teamed up with the Montana Department of Agriculture Vertebrate Pest Specialist Stephen Vantassel to provide pest control programs. A total of four private and commercial applicator credits are available by attending both workshops, according to Rumph, each individual workshop is worth two credits. The first program will begin at 1:00 p.m. and feature prairie dog control. It...
The 2019 winter and spring aerial surveys of deer populations in Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Region 7 revealed above long-term average numbers for both mule deer and white-tailed deer. "We had abundant precipitation last spring and summer, which made for excellent forage conditions and deer going into winter in good body condition," said Wildlife Biologist Melissa Foster. "The winter was mild up until February, when we got about six weeks of bitter cold and snow. Seems like most deer had eno...
By Clint Young, AKA Batman I first met Landyn in 2018 at the annual 4th of July Brush Reunion put on by Judy & Shorty Brush of Brush Trucking in Miles City. Every year they host a big family reunion with live music, entertainment, and lots of good food in Shadehill, SD (just out of Lemmon, SD) and for the past 6 years they have had me come out as Batman with my 1966 Batmobile. Landyn is the son of Sami Hellickson, fiancé to Kevin Samuelson of Volborg. Landyn goes to school in Broadus. When...
Sweet clover is in abundance this year in response to excellent moisture conditions early in the growing season. Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. As a grazing resource, sweet clover can be excellent feed. Research from North Dakota State University has documented yearlings gaining over 2 pounds per head per day grazing sweet clover pasture. However, sweet clover is a legume so it can cause bloat. Most of the time in this region, s...
The annual Summer Fun Day in the Park sponsored by Powder River Extension with Teen 4-H and 4-H Council will take place Tuesday, July 23rd, according to Extension Agent Julie Riley. “Several 4-H Teens will be on-hand to teach a variety of hands-on and active workshops,” said Riley. The event for children ages 4-12 will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:00 p.m. Lunch is included. There is no cost for the event; participants are encouraged to bring swimming attire, as it will conclude with the popular slip & slide. Pre-registration is not req...
Thursday, July 20, 1989 Broadus well represented at Big Sky games in Billings This small community had the most people per-capita of any town in Montana at the Big Sky State Games in Billings over the past weekend. And, it was well worthwhile for those attending as local individuals and teams brought home a total of 12 medals. Kristie Coulter brought home three medals for individual competition, more than any other local participant. The young lady placed first in the triple jump, second in the high jump and third in the relay. Shayleen Vivian...
By Liz Riter Maybe you've noticed new happenings at Powder River Taxidermy? The Powder River Conservation District (PRCD), in conjunction with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (MFWP) has opened a Watercraft Inspection Station (WIS), located at Powder River Taxidermy in Broadus. The inspectors were trained last Tuesday all day and Wednesday morning. The station then opened on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 2019. It is mandatory to stop at the station if you have watercraft, both motorized and...
June 28, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Billy Stuver with Powder River Examiner stopped in to visit about various county issues. 9:00 a.m.- Public hearing for commissioner’s policy and procedures. No public comment was heard. Board reviewed the sample resolution for policy and pro...
The date is set for Saturday, July 20, 2019, at St. Labre. Registration begins at NOON with the meal being served at 1 p.m., and the meeting to start at approximately 2 p.m. We will have prize drawings, and you must be present to win. This meeting is your opportunity, our owner/members, to voice your opinions, to gain information on the financial condition of the co-op and the activities of the co-op over the past year, vote on any proposed bylaw changes and to elect directors who will guide the co-op into the future. Please watch for your...
