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By PR Extension The Powder River County Fair is just around the corner and residents are encouraged to pick up a Fair Book and entry tags and participate in the Fair set for August 8th, 9th and 10th in Broadus. “Stirrup Some Fun” is the theme this year, according to the Powder River County Fair Board and that is the intent of a bundle of entertainment, events and exhibitors for those who attend. New this year, a pre-Fair event, is the Big Sky Memorial Dog Trials. The event has been organized by Stacie Draine Ostendorf, in memory of her Grand...
An investigation into the murder of "Wavy Bill" Bronchus was held Saturday evening by 61 investigators, at the Powder River Historical Museum in Broadus. The murder and ensuing capture of the perpetrator, Abbie Oakley, was all part of an elaborately orchestrated event – the "Saga in the Sagebrush" Murder Mystery, held as a fundraiser for the museum. Nearly $1300 was raised at the event. Many of the attendees played characters in the story, which evolved throughout the evening as the c...
A case against the Powder River County Commissioners was recently settled, resulting in Powder River County Justice of the Peace Cathy Landa’s position being restored to full-time salary, and the Justice of the Peace office hours restored to full-time. The case came about after a resolution made by the County Commissioners in September, 2017, which reduced the Justice of the Peace position from full time to 24 hours per week, and three fifths salary, effective Janurary 1, 2019. The County Commissioners at the time were Darold Zimmer, Donna G...
State public health officials today announced a free online resource that offers coaching and support to young Montanans who want to stop using tobacco products, particularly electronic cigarettes like JUUL. “The number of young Montanans addicted to e-cigarettes is alarming,” said DPHHS Director Sheila Hogan. “It’s unfortunate that people under 18 have already been exposed to harmful substances like tobacco, but it’s critical we offer every resource possible to help them quit now to avoid a lifelong addiction. I’m excited this free tool w...
Signup opened July 29, 2019 for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program to assist farmers who continue to suffer from damages because of unjustified trade retaliation from foreign nations. Through MFP, USDA will provide up to $14.5 billion in direct payments to impacted producers, part of a broader trade relief package announced in late July. The sign-up period runs through Dec. 6. MFP payments will be made to producers of certain non-specialty and specialty crops as well as dairy and hog...
Robert Charles Patten came into the world July 10, 2019. He was born at 10:07 am, at the Billings Clinic Family Birth Center weighing 7 lbs 3 oz and 19 3/4 inches long. Robert joins his older brother, Cullen, as a son to Ben and LaTeshia Patten of Broadus. Maternal Grandparents are Dick and VeEtta Cameron and Paternal Grandparents are Clayton and Tana Patten. Paternal Great Grandmothers are Marcia Gergen and Marla Patten....
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Pastor Julie Long, 436-2457 “Rooted in the Word, Dwelling in Christ, Branching out for the sake of the World” All are welcome! Please join us for worship at 10:00 AM through the month of August. August Service Project: Collection of school supplies and backpacks. Just drop them by the church or bring them to worship with you throughout the month of August. Thanks for your generosity! They will be distributed to area students. Sunday August 4: Worship with Holy Communion. 10:00 AM followed by “pitch in” bru...
By Tom Herzog 42 local children joined in the fun of learning more about God through the Faith Bible Church Vacation Bible School. Each day was filled with games, skits, crafts and singing praises to the One True God. The ROAR theme focused on remembering that God is always good. Even when we are scared, sad or even happy, God is good! A special thanks goes out to the dozens of volunteers that helped in various ways throughout the week. We hope to continue seeing the kids and their families attend church services, participate in the Faith...
Alice M. Arther, Etal, Estate Of James E. Arthur, Etal To Alice M. Arthur, Ackowledged Statement To Terminate Interest In Jointly Owned Real Property, T8s, R54e, Sec. 16, Tracts 1 - 6, Containing 94.10 Acres, More Or Less, Cos #123551, Amended Plat, Belle Creek; T8s, R54e, Sec. 21, Tracts 1 - 6, Containing 94.10 Acres, More Or Less, Cos #123551, Amended Plat, Belle Creek; Lot 1, City Of Powder River, Belle Creek Subdivision, Amended Plat, Belle Creek, Cos #123551; Lot 2, City Of Powder River, Belle Creek Subdivision, Amended Plat, Belle Creek,...
July 1, 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. Molly stopped by to set another Transportation meeting for July 29, 2019 at 9 am. Road Supervisor, Teel Mullanix met with board. He reported some flooding in the county this morning. Wilbur Creek has some flooding and trees down. Cache Creek is r...
Local cowboy Jason Schaffer recently competed in the Tie Down Roping at the Daddy of 'Em All - Cheyenne Frontier Days, July 20-28, 2019. The newly adopted set up this year was a tournament style. According to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, the changes meant that participants in timed events, such as steer roping, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and team roping, had to participate in slack rounds to qualify for regular rodeo performances. The top 40 in each round qualified for regular performances,...
A 30 Years Ago Special Edition. From the August 10, 1989 Examiner By Orville Howard, of The Record Stockman BROADUS, MT - Keep their heads pointed straight for the North Star and never stop until you hit the Yellowstone. Those were the words voiced a hundred years ago by trail bosses as cowboys moved streams of wild longhorns northward from the muddy banks of the Rio Grande. And out in the middle of these South Texas herds was a lanky Missourian named Oscar Broaddus whose family would eventually burn brands in the beef business from Texas to...
A memorial service to commemorate Judy Farwell's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Ekalaka, MT. With those big brown eyes that said her love for us would forever be, on July 26, 2019, Judy Ann (Lovec) Farwell was forced by nature to turn herself free. Judy was born on July 28, 1945 to Emil and Eula Lovec and her childhood years were spent on the family farm near Mill Iron, MT. As the oldest of 7 siblings (Mary, Mike, Patricia, Carl...
Participants of the Summer Fun Day Camp and Teen 4-Hers who organized the event pose for a photo at Cottonwood Park. Standing behind are Grayson Murdoch, Max Grant, Justin Aye, Cash House, Karena Appleman, Rowdy House, Lea and Becca Aye, Riley Mitchell, Given Zimmerman, Sassa Wilson with her sister, Francie, on her shoulders. Sitting left to right are Garrett Cunningham, Kori Kolka, Kaydin Trent, Kyle Minow, Ashley Bilbrey, Callie Williams and Hylee Layne. Kneeling are Faith Zimmerman, Cambry...
