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By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com The term "Boot Hill" was commonly used for the cemeteries utilized when the deceased were violent criminals who "died with their boots on." The most common Boot Hill is located at Tombstone, Arizona, where Billy Clanton and the McClaury's were buried after the gunfight at the OK Corral. Another Boot Hill Cemetery is located at Powderville. Among those reputed to have been buried there is a man named "Deadwood Dick." This particular nickname has been...
Hot conditions prevailed across the region during the month of July, continuing the trend which has gripped the Northern Plains in heat and drought during 2021. The average daily high in Broadus for the month of July was an astounding 98.5 degrees, with 13 days of triple digit temperatures. The high for the month was 110, recorded July 27th, matching the all time daily high for Broadus, recorded just last month, on June 15th. The average high of 98.5 for July broke the old record of 97.9, recorded in 2017. The normal high temp in July is 90.5,...
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Due to the extended drought in Montana, water availability in many areas has become severely limited. Reservoirs have dried up and are becoming covered in weeds. Montana State University Extension [msuextension.org] educators are cautioning livestock managers to evaluate weed feed and grazing land for nitrate toxicity during drought. “Due to the severe drought, weeds have become prevalent across pastures and many producers are limited in their cattle movement this year,” said Custer County Extension Agent Mike Sc...
By Rita Harden The Powder River County Food Bank relies on the generosity and support of our community in order to have a thriving and successful program. We have noticed an increase in the use of the food bank in the last month. Therefore, we are asking for donations. Do you have extra fruit or vegetables in your garden? Do you have an over-abundance of eggs? Eggs are always a hot item in the food bank. Perhaps you will be purchasing an animal at the upcoming 4-H livestock sale. If so, would you consider donating some to the food bank? There...
By Lana Smith Are you staying in town for the Labor Day Weekend but need something fun to do for an hour or two? Art & Soul will be hosting an art show and sale that promises to be a hit! They have been busy planning a show for members and friends that will be held in conjunction with the Horse Sale/Horse Show on September 3, 4, and 5. It will be held in the north end of the fairbarn at the fairgrounds here in Broadus. Friday evening’s opening and preview of art will feature a cheese and wine tasting. There will be original art in many m...
July 15, 2021 Due to no quorum meeting was cancelled. July 19, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda was approved. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with board for the FY 21-22 budget meeting. Weed Board members Tim Fortner, John Barbero and Phil Verwolf met with board to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. Becky McEuen, DES Coordinator, met with board to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. Becky...
Courtesy Mike Riley, Broadus FSA It’s important for agricultural producers to report losses immediately as all disaster programs are dependent on the timely reporting of the loss. A notice of loss can be filed with the Powder River Farm Service Agency via phone, email, fax or scheduled office visit. ELAP – Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program: Starting in 2020, producers will have 15 days from when the loss is first apparent, to file a honeybee notice of loss instead of 30 days. This change provides con...
By PR Extension Office That seems to be the million dollar question this summer, according to MSU Extension Powder River County agent Mary Rumph. “I contacted MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Megan Van Emon for insight,” said Rumph. She painted the following scenario: “A 1,400-pound cow needs about 30-35 lbs. of feed each day. This year gut fill will be extremely important. If you can find high quality hay, it can be limit fed, but we need to fill the cows with other feeds so they remain full, which can be done with low-quality feeds,...
The Don Gatlin Memorial Golf Tournament was held July 22nd at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Broadus. The single day tournament featured 60 golfers in total, with 15 teams of four golfing in honor of Don Gatlin, an all around good guy and avid golfer who passed away last year. The front nine holes were played in a yellow ball scramble format, with the back nine in a modified aggregate scoring format. The winning team consisted of Don's son and grandson, Rick and Court Gatlin, along with Larry...
Marriage licenses issued: Thuy Diu Tran and Kossa Diomande, Ashland, MT Jake Kenneth Erving Smith and Monica Lynn Grimsrud, Olive, MT...
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director, deputy director and members of their staff will be visiting regional offices during a tour of the state in August and September. Director Hank Worsech and Deputy Director Dustin Temple invite the public to join them at regional FWP offices for open houses. All meetings will run from 5 to 8 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 23: Region 2 Headquarters in Missoula, 3201 Spurgin Road Aug. 24: Region 1 Headquarters in Kalispell, 490 North Meridian Road Aug. 31: Region 4 Headquarters in Great F...
August 5, 1921 Stacey Roundup Went Over Top Our first visit to Stacey was the most agreeable in a long time and we have to admit that Stacey community has a unique way of giving visitors cordial reception. The little village of Stacey, picturesque for its location in a cool valley of Little Pumpkin Creek, was a regular little big city on Saturday, July 30th. The hundreds of people who were present at this function were all enthused over the pleasant time spent during the day. We were told that a number of tourists deviated from their planned...
Margaret M. Chilvers Revocable Trust, Etal to Jason S. Hundley, Warranty Deed, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04 SW4, SW4SE4; Lot 3, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NE4NW4; Lot 4, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NW4NW4; Lot 5, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NW4NW4; Lot 6, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NE4NW4; Lot 7, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NW4NE4; Lot 11, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NE4NW4; Lot 12, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NW4NW4; Lot 13, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, SW4NW4; Lot 14, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, SE4NW4; T8S, R47E, Sec. 05, SE4SE4; Lot 1, T8S, R47E, Sec. 05, NE4NE4; T8S, R47E, Sec. 08, NE4NE4; T8S, R47E, Sec. 09, NW4,...
By PR Extension Office The Powder River County Fair is in full swing this week with a schedule full of exhibits, activities and events for all ages, according to MSU Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “Don’t miss what has become the main attraction, crowd pleasing Muddy Pig Wrestling at 6 pm, Thursday August 12th. Twenty-five, three member teams representing four age groups ranging in age from four-years-old to adult will compete for the fastest time of capturing their pig and placing it in a tub. “It is so much fun to watch!” said one past Fair atte...
