Articles from the July 19, 2018 edition


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  • Slug Mills: Historian, Collector, Businessman

    Billy Stuver|Jul 19, 2018

    The man cuts an impressive figure as he enters a room, generally clad in his favorite color – red. When that room is in his personal museum of local memories, and he begins to explain what lies therein, he becomes even more impressive. The man is a virtual encyclopedia of historical knowledge. The fellow of which we write, Slug Mills, has built this remarkable collection of knowledge and historical artifacts during his 70+ years of life in Southeastern Montana, building an equally remarkable a...

  • Margaret Scoles wins national organic leadership award

    Jul 19, 2018

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2018)- Two individuals and a farming couple have been chosen to receive Organic Leadership Awards from the Organic Trade Association this coming September. One of those leaders, Margaret Scoles of Broadus, is detailed below. Growing the Organic Industry Award Margaret Scoles, who started out as training manager and coordinator in 1999 for the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) subsequently became Executive Director, a title she still holds. But she...

  • Spencer Damm Tournament draws golfers to Broadus

    Pete Wenzel|Jul 19, 2018

    July 14th & 15th marked the 21st annual Spencer Damm Memorial Golf Tournament hosted at Rolling Hills Golf Course. We are proud to say that over the past 21 years the Spencer Memorial Golf Tournament has generated over $300,000 for our small community! These funds are used for many different areas of concern, from helping local families in need, to giving back to Rolling Hills Golf Course for improvements to the course and clubhouse. We are thankful for all the players, clubhouse employees, grounds crew, and volunteers who fought through the...

  • Medical Clinic will host dental screening day

    Kerry Gardner|Jul 19, 2018

    We have a new service coming here to Powder River County. Powder River Medical Clinic will have a dental screening day, which is open to everyone. There will be a dentist and his dental hygienist coming here on 7/23/18. They will start at 10:00am and finish at 1:50 pm. This is a screening test to see if there are problems with teeth, gums, etc. It will be a brief check and they will make recommendations to the patient. This dentist will also be setting up an office in Ashland, MT at a site to be determined at this point in time. We have sign...

  • Locals compete at National Little Britches Rodeo

    Jul 19, 2018

    Earlier this week, Garrett Cunningham and Chalee Harms returned from their trip to Guthrie, Oklahoma, after competing in the 2018 National Little Britches Finals Rodeo. The rodeo, which featured over 1200 contestants ages 5 to 18 years of age, was held from July 9th through the 15th. Garrett competed in the Senior Saddle Bronc, against other competitors in the High School age group. In the first go, Garrett rode his bronc to 4th place, but was bucked off in the second go. Even with the...

  • Former Broadus Resident dies in plane wreck

    Billy Stuver|Jul 19, 2018

    Andrew Trouten, 2006 PRCDHS Graduate and Navy Vet, passed away in a plane crash last Friday, in Stevens County, Washington, north of Spokane. Trouten was among three men who died in the Cessna 172 plane wreck. Trouten was a student at Moody Aviation, which is associated with Moody Bible College. Details on the wreck were not immediately clear on Tuesday, the FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash. Services for Trouten will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Countryside Church, 625 Woodland Drive, Spearfish, SD. Pastor Brad...

  • Summer Fun Day Scheduled for July 24th

    PR Extension Office|Jul 19, 2018

    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 24th, 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...

  • Library Notes

    Diane Stuver|Jul 19, 2018

    July 19, 2018 On display at the Henry A. Malley Memorial Library for several more weeks are items showcasing Jess Lockwood and his career as a Professional Bull Rider. A collection of toys from the 1950's belonging to Dick and Lee Wilson is on display in the glass case. Recent books: "A Gathering of Secrets" by Linda Castillo; "The President is Missing" by Bill Clinton and James Patterson; "Stay Hidden" by Paul Doiron; "Cottage by the Sea" by Debbie Macomber; "When We Found Home" by Susan...

  • Local students among the 1,561 undergraduates to receive degrees from MSU

    Jul 19, 2018

    BOZEMAN – Students from Montana hometowns were among the 1,561 Montana State University undergraduates who received diplomas during MSU's 2018 spring commencement ceremony held May 5 in Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Bill Pullman, a renowned Hollywood actor who started his career at MSU, received an honorary doctorate in arts and delivered the charge to the graduates at the morning ceremony. And Martin Goldsmith, a classical music radio announcer whose voice has graced Montana’s and the nation’s airwaves for decades, received an honorary doctorate i...

  • 69th Annual TRECO Meeting to be held in Ashland July 21

    Jul 19, 2018

    Tongue River Electric Cooperative will be hosting its 69th annual meeting this year in Ashland. The date has been set for Saturday, July 21. We will hold our dinner/meeting at the St. Labre Gymnasium. Registration will begin at 5 p.m., with dinner being served at 6 p.m. and the meeting beginning at approximately 7 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...

  • USDA-NRCS Montana Offers Funding for Conservation Gardens, High Tunnels

    Jul 19, 2018

    Bozeman, Mont., July 11, 2018–The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for grants to establish community gardens, pollinator gardens and seasonal high tunnels through the Montana NRCS Conservation Garden Project. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in Montana, including city or township governments, county governments, special districts, state governments, nonprofit organizations, independent school districts, institutions of higher education, and Federally recognized N...

  • Fortner places at national college competition

    Jul 19, 2018

    Nine Gillette College students, including Spencer Fortner of Biddle, traveled to Louisville, Kentucky last week to compete against thousands of their peers at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Only those students who won first place at the state-level competitions in April were eligible to compete. SkillsUSA prepares America's high-performance workers and provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. Gil...

  • Boaters are supposed to stop at AIS inspection stations every time

    MT FWP|Jul 19, 2018

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ wardens would like to remind watercraft users that they must stop every time they pass an AIS inspection station, even if they have previously been inspected. For example, if a person goes through an inspection station at 7 a.m. and receives a copy of the watercraft inspection form, and then drives past the same inspection station at 2 p.m. on their way home, they need to stop again. It’s not uncommon for folks to bypass inspection stations after already being inspected, thinking they are in the clear for the day...

  • Spring Creek, Mizpah News

    Helen Orestad|Jul 19, 2018

    Bad storms and hail hit the Powderville community, and many reported lost windows and crops. Jonette Doeden visited her gramma Helen Orestad in the Hearts and Home assisted living. Hunter Doeden came and cut her hair, and she looks so nice. Don and Ginger Johnstone were in Miles City and Billings recently for doctor’s appointments, and they stopped to see Helen. Mollie, Aaron, Robert and Michael Phipps Tom and Lillian Ostendorf were in the Park over 4th of July. They brought to town Maddie and Cooper Mintz, whom they had been keeping. Martha an...

  • Powder River County Claims

    Jul 19, 2018

    June Claims Centurylink 299.70 Globalstar Usa 82.80 Kristy Elgin 410.00 Mid-Rivers Communications 275.90 Powder River Examiner 1315.50 Range Telephone Cooperative 2324.61 Town Of Broadus. 1910.12 Advanced Chemical Solutions. 1399.51 Alderman Oil Co. 12528.84 Alimed Inc. 179.95 Amazon.Com Credit 271.54 Ameripride Services Inc. 38.22 Amp Your Good, Inc. 2475.00 Amsden, Llc 450.00 Aqreva, Llc 3195.75 Atlantic Tactical. 309.50 Availity Llc 122.00 Axmen 2213.56 Barbero Estates, Llc. 850.00 Big Sky Fire Protection Service 2650.00 Billings Clinic...

  • Broadus teacher earns Masters Degree

    Jul 19, 2018

    SALT LAKE CITY (Grassroots Newswire)- Rebecca Boman of Broadus has received her Master of Arts in Teaching in Social Science (5-12) degree from Western Governors University (WGU). WGU has recognized 8,938 undergraduate and 6,734 graduate degree recipients, who have completed their degrees since January 1, 2018. Their areas of study include business, K-12 education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. The average time to graduation for those earning a bachelor’s degree was 2 years, 4 months, while the average t...

  • Births

    Jul 19, 2018

    Ashlynn Marie Gotfredson Eric and Krista Gotfredson were blessed with Ashlynn Marie on July 8, 2018. Ashlynn weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 20" long. She joins siblings Payton, Jerrica, Ezra and Alexis. Grandparents are Jim and Emily Madsen of Volborg and Ed and Elaine Gotfredson of Olive. Great grandmothers are Beverly Green and Marie Gotfredson....

  • 30 Years Ago

    Jul 19, 2018

    Thursday, July 21, 1988 Local AAU swim team still performing well Powder River AAU Swim Team members are continuing to place well at area meets. Ten of the fifteen team members placed in fourteen events in competition at Miles City on July 9. Then, on July 17 at Forsyth, 11 individuals and four relay teams placed in 35 separate events. Coaching the team this year is Phoebe Norris, head lifeguard at the city/county swimming pool. She is assisted by Gaylene (Mrs. Tim) Fortner. At Miles City, Luke Brewer placed fourth in the 25 yard back-stroke...

  • Commissioners Proceedings

    Jul 19, 2018

    July 2, 2018 All commissioners were present to conduct county business for the day. No public comment was heard. Rich Biesheuvel, acting Building and Grounds Supervisor, met with the board to report they are working on the landscaping at the Manor. Marty is off for six weeks. All agreed to add more man power to cover for Marty. Rich is going to put in more hours and try to get more help from other county employees if anyone is willing to put in more time. Kathy Roberts, Transportation Director, reported the big Ford van that was supposed to be...

  • Andrew Ray Trouten

    Jul 19, 2018

    Funeral services with military honors for Andrew Ray Trouten, age 30, of Spokane Valley, WA, formerly of Belle Creek, MT, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Countryside Church, 625 Woodland Drive, Spearfish, SD. Pastor Brad Burkhalter will officiate with burial to be held at 3:30 p.m. MT at the Ridge Cemetery, west of Alzada, MT. Andrew Ray Trouten was born on March 31, 1988, to Jack and Miriam (Boone) Trouten, in Coeur d’Alene, ID. His mom remarried and Andrew moved t...

  • Allen Fisher

    Jul 19, 2018

    Hotoa'ȯhtšėhe'kėstaestse "Short Bull" May 28, 1981 July 9, 2018 "There is one thing for certain in this life other than death. People will come into your life and they will go, which in most cases is hard to process. You need not to worry about it, because the sun will rise in the morning and it could be your last. So chin up. You'll be alright." ~Allen Fisher, March 6, 2018 Hotoa'ȯhtšėhe'kėstaestse, Short Bull, left this world to continue his journey through the Milky Way on Monday, July 9,...

  • Doug Mangen

    Jul 19, 2018

    Douglas Pierre Mangen, age 63, of Miles City passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his home near Miles City. Doug was born April 13, 1955 in Miles City, Montana, the son of Pierre and Jane Dale Mangen. He attended grade school, Jr. High and high school in Miles City, graduating from Custer County High School in 1973. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from Miles Community College in 1975. He worked for Mangen's Electric his whole life, working with is dad, "Pete" Pierre Mangen and his...