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The US drought monitor places a large portion of Powder River County in the D2 or Severe Drought category, the area roughly corresponding to the land which falls between the Powder River and Little Powder drainages. This is the only portion of Montana currently in severe drought. Nearly the entire remaining portion of the county falls under the D1 or Moderate Drought category. The conditions are exacerbated by large numbers of grasshoppers in portions of the area, which have been eating up crops, pasture, lawns and gardens, and we even...
Melissa Ashley from Forsyth was the winner of the Powder River Working Horse Show, held last Thursday in Broadus. Melissa and her horse Little Bay won first place in five of the nine events at the show. 14 competitors in total competed in the event, with females taking first through fourth spots. Second place was Sonnie Gartner from Ekalaka, third place was Jeannie Hovermale of Broadus, and fourth was Rachel Adam from Otter Creek. For winning the show, Melissa brought home a custom built saddle...
East Fork Roping Club's Ranch Rodeo capped off the Powder River County Fair on Friday night. Twelve teams from around the region gathered to compete in events that are designed to test the cowboy's skills in areas of every day ranch life. Events included Team Sorting, Team Branding, Trailer Loading, Team Doctoring and the fan favorite, Wild Cow Milking. The Williams Ropers team of Zane Williams, Brady Williams, Ben Miller, Wyre Williams and Shyla Madsen had a combined time of 379.29 in 5 events...
On Monday, during the August school board meeting, the School Reopening Plan was approved for the 2020-21 school year. This article outlines the current plan, though readers should keep in mind that circumstances are changing on a nearly daily basis, and the plan may change greatly in the near future. School starts on Wednesday, August 19th. The current plan to reopen school is as follows: Staff and students will return to onsite instruction following a regular schedule, with online learning as an option for those who choose to opt out of...
By PR Extension Office No bargains here! Thirty-two items created by 4-H members were for sale during the annual Silent Auction at the county fair, a testament to the fine craftsmanship and quality of the 4-Hers' projects. The silent auction is designed to enhance a 4-H member's entrepreneurship skills and attempt to recoup some of the costs associated with the project. This year's silent auction brought over $2,000 for twenty-four exhibitors. A 4-H youth can enter one item for each project i...
By PR Extension Office Poultry, dogs and cats were exhibited at the County Fair this year. Each show had two invested and earnest exhibitors, making the judges work for their wages. The Champion Poultry Showman and the Grand Champion Poultry Award went to Delaney Ruland. She received awards sponsored by the Jim and Kathy Bowers Family and the Dinstel Family. Beau Kuhbacher brought his pen of three fryers to town capturing Reserve Champion Showman honors and a great deal of appreciation for h...
By Cynde Jo Gatlin, PR County Election Administrator As the General Election approaches, many of you have been receiving absentee ballot applications in the mail. These forms aren’t coming from Powder River County or the State of Montana. They are coming from “The Patriots Foundation” based in Iowa. These forms are not a scam; however, you do not have to fill them out. You only need to fill the form out if you want to receive an absentee ballot for the general election in November and/or any future elections. On Friday, August 7, Governo...
By Pat Ridenour Well folks, it has been a long 5 months since there has been any news of the Senior Center and its goings on. I'm pleased to say the Senior Center will be opening soon with Rita Harden as the new Director. I have spent parts of the last two weeks showing her the "ropes" and helping her get the feel of the duties she has signed on for. She will do great and for the most part things will probably stay the same. There will be a few tweaks with COVID-19 still lurking around the corner. Congregate Meals started Wednesday, August...
By PR Extension Office First year 4-H member, Reece Emmons and her 1,285 pound steer won Grand Champion Market Beef at the Centennial Powder River County Fair. She received prizes donated by Earl and Betty Aye. And, if that wasn't enough, she went on to win the Best Beginner Beef Showman award, receiving a jacket donated by Cunningham Trucking. The Schroeder family "showed up" at the Fair with quality and quantity. Jayce Schroeder captured the Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef honors, Reserve C...
Ira J. Andrews Jr. Trust, Etal to Kathryn R. Myers, Trustees’ Deed of Distribution, T6S, R51E, Sec. 35, SW4; T7S, R51E, Sec. 02, ALL; T7S, R51E, Sec. 10, S2, S2NW4, S2NE4; T7S, R51E, Sec. 15, N2, N2SW4, SW4SW4. Ira J. Andrews Jr. Trust, Etal to Ira Dale Andrews, Trustees’ Deed of Distribution, T7S, R52E, Sec. 26, SW4; T7S, R52E, Sec. 35, NW4, SE4, S2SW4, SW4NE4, NE4SW4; Lot 3, T7S, R52E, Sec. 35, SE4SW4; Lot 4, T7S, R52E, Sec. 35, SW4SW4; T8S, R52E, Sec. 01, W2NW4, S2SW4, W2SE4, SW4NE4, NW4SW4; T8S, R52E, Sec. 02, SE4, S2NE4, E2SW4, SE4...
Thursday, August 16, 1990 Celebration for Coalwood Ladies Aid 75th anniversary by Marie Benge For seventy-five years the Coalwood Ladies Aid has been a means of community action and sociability. During World War I, mittens and socks were knitted and items made for the American Red Cross including pillows for which the children cut up old cloth for stuffing. The ladies included Anna Janssen, Carolyn Bird, Lois Janssen, Nellie Allen, Gertie Allen, Mrs. Jim Allen, Mable Hughes, Helen McCurdy, Effie Whiting, Josie Vandever, Inez Potter, Ethlyn...
By PR Extension Office 4-H horse exhibitors kicked off the 2020 Powder River County Centennial Fair last week under the direction of 4-H Horse Superintendents T.J. and Heather Cunningham. An overnight rain and a little farming contributed to a nearly perfect dust-free arena. Teen 4-H member Kori Kolka helped announce and present awards. Shyla Madsen had an outstanding performance with her two-year-old colt "Spur" and her mature horse "Mellow Yellow." With the two-year-old, she captured Grand C...
By PR Extension Office Unlimited imagination and a lot of hard work and determination describes the exhibits in the General 4-H Project division at the County Fair, according to Extension Agent Julie Riley. 4-Hers made great use of the time they spent at home during the pandemic, which was displayed in all project areas from photography and visual arts to woodworking, handwork, clothing and leathercraft. Fairgoers certainly witnessed excellent 4-H craftsmanship at this year's County Fair....
By PR Extension Office "The embroidery talent is exceptional," exclaimed Roxie Dinstel, Handwork Judge, noting that no knots could be seen on the back of the handwork. "People had a little extra time during the COVID-19 social distancing and self-isolation to complete some very fine projects," Dinstel added. A unique pear and pineapple pie prepared by Robin Reames received the grand champion open class Foods award and Bonnie Lyda's zucchini bread received reserve. The banner year for drought a...
By PR Extension Office “What a great way to grow your future 4-H members”, said judge Devin Murnin after he visited with the young exhibitors and checked over their young entries in the bum lamb and goat class. Participants included Anna Hagedorn and “Jewel”; Steeley Williams and “Penelope”, Nicolas Bowers and “Stella”; Rowdy Ryan and “Arrow”; and Courtney Kuhbacher and “Speckles”. The following day, the bum calves were in the spotlight with Macey Madsen and “Sandy”; Trace Emmons and “Honey”, Maci and Quincy Emmons and “Buddy”; Paisley Harpe...
By PR Extension Office The final event at the County Fair is the Round Robin Showmanship contest held on the last hour of the last day, according to Extensions Agent Mary Rumph. "I have always had great respect for the exhibitors who participate in showmanship classes during the Fair," said Rumph. "Showmanship is optional but provides an opportunity for youth who might not necessarily have the resources to purchase the best livestock to level the playing field in the arena. Showmanship is a...
