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By PR Extension Office There is nothing surprising about heat in August, and last week during the County Fair was a scorcher. "This year, the heat was relentless as all four days were either in the high 90's or triple digits," said MSU Extension Agent Mary Rumph. "All who participated were greatly appreciated," added Rumph. "All rose to the occasion," said Rumph. "The animals were especially well taken care of with port-a-cools provided by the EB Ranch, and the Talcott and Schroeder families t...
By PR Extension Office "Powder River County, these are your future 4-H and FFA members," said judge Kevin Murnin as he visited with each of the young exhibitors, learning the names of the 13 bums and their proud owners at the Powder River County Fair. By far the most crowd-pleasing show, bums from throughout the county and beyond make it to town. This year, all bums were shown at the same time on Thursday afternoon prior to the sheep show. "She bit me!" exclaimed Elena Ostendorf, as her h...
The Powder River Working Horse Show took place last Saturday as the capstone event for the fair. Competitors vied for a custom saddle along with top honors by utilizing their riding skills, as well as their horse's training and ability to try and best the local competition in several categories including confirmation, cutting, heading, heeling, boxing, fence work, and a trail class. Taking home the top honors this year was Carson Martinson and his five year old gelding Hollywood. Second and...
On Sunday, August 7th a golf tournament was held at Rolling Hills Golf Course for the junior golfers of the community. On Fridays throughout the month of July youth golfers practiced on the course, and the August tournament served as an end of the year competition. Participants included: Justin Aye, Trey Harmon, Myla Gatlin, Reece Emmons, Quinn Burley, Clancy Sams, Maci Emmons, Quincy Emmons, Griffin Gardner, Trace Emmons, Aria Gatlin, Macyn McDowell, Colton Gardner, Clay Gardner, Clyde Sams, Dolly Randall, Mesa Graff, Addie Randall, Ryder...
The Broadus High School Rodeo Challenge was held on Tuesday, August 9th at the arena in Broadus, with 28 competitors in total in the six event rodeo. Winners of the competitions were as follows: Steer Wrestling 1st place-Dawson Kautzman, Bareback 1st Place- Morgan Buckingham, Saddle Bronc 1st Place-Colter Martin, 2nd Place-Cardell Laughery, 3rd Place- Izaah Bartels, Breakaway 1st Place-Kassie Sweet 2nd Place Kierra Hougen, Tie Down 1st Place- Keyton Hayden 2nd Place Trey Knight, Bull Riding 1st...
"If you are going to take my picture, take it with this watermelon," explained Margaret Scoles, Open Class Garden judge, "It's extraordinary!" The watermelon was one of many exceptional entries on display at the County Fair held last week in Broadus. "Powder River County is filled with incredibly talented people, and we are grateful they enter those items in the county fair for all of us to admire," added Scoles. "I forgot how fun it is to enter things in the county fair," explained an...
Howard Duane Best, the first-born child, was born November 9, 1949, in Lewistown, Montana to Calvin and Ellen (Luther) Best. Howard attended elementary school on Miles Avenue and Burlington Avenue in Billings. His middle school years began at Lewis & Clark Middle School in Billings. He attended his freshman and sophomore year at West High School in Billings. In 1966, they moved to Great Falls, MT where Howard played on the CM Russell High School Varsity Football Team as a Junior. While living...
By PR Extension Office The Schroeder family excelled again this year at the Fair, and as judge Kevin Murnin noted, "The animal in the show ring today reflects the work they have done with their livestock for many months at home." Jayce Schroeder exhibited the Grand Champion Market Steer and Grand Champion Beef Breeding Female, receiving buckles sponsored by Earl and Betty Aye and Kurt and Julie Collins. The Reserve Grand Champion Market steer was shown by his sister Rheanna, who received an a...
By PR Extension Office The first day of Fair competition was in the outdoor arena, venue for a multitude of classes for 4-H horse exhibitors and their projects ranging from yearling colts to senior horses on the verge of retirement (a few may have been brought back from retirement). Under a blazing sun, youth demonstrated the skills and knowledge they have gained. "I just love working with this group of kids," said 4-H volunteer leader Tedi Jo Williams. "They have learned so much and are very s...
By PR Extension Office 4-H livestock judge Kevin Murnin shared his philosophy of showmanship during the beef show at the Powder River County Fair. "How you show up is important," he stated. "You will be selling these cattle this afternoon in an auction. How you present yourself and your livestock can make a tremendous difference, and it doesn't end with the auction. It is your responsibility to develop a relationship with the person who supports you at these Fairs. Personal contact is vital. S...
As some of you know, this is my second summer at the Powder River Chamber’s Visitors Center. A couple of days ago, a fellow stopped in, lip curled in a sneer, and announced that “Broadus is sure a funky little town.” Broadus is my town, so I gave him my dead fish eye look, and he quickly backtracked. But Broadus is indeed a junky town, thanks to the efforts of a handful of folks. Their dereliction has an adverse affect on our entire community, with piles of broken down junky vehicles strewn about for everyone to witness. I remember some years...
August 18, 1922 Here’s Your Candidates for Primary Election REPUBLICAN PARTY For State Legislature HUGO CAMPLIN, age 37; Broadus precinct; Republican; editor and manager Powder River County Examiner; candidate for representative in the state legislature. Qualifications: Personal contact with the people keeps me posted as to legislation desired for improvement of existing conditions affecting the home, and livestock and farming industries. Residence in this country: Came here from Sheridan, Wyo., in February 1920; married; three children; t...
By PR Extension Office Over 37 hand-made and home-made items were auctioned through the 4-H Silent Auction held during the Powder River County Fair last week. Leather key chains made by Zach Jones, a sheep fitting stand welded by Lea Aye, a corn hole game built by Justin Aye and a hand-stitched leather purse by Colton Jones received top bids. Over $1,854 was raised for the youth who entered the item. The 4-H Silent Auction is the brainchild of 4-H alumnus Tyler Gardner, who felt that non-livestock exhibitors needed a way to recoup the costs i...
By PR Extension Office "I took the foods project to learn to cook for myself in order to survive," explained a 4-H Foods exhibitor. "I like making cornbread," explained another. One Handwork exhibitor made an afghan for her uncle and another 4-Her in Interior Design built a bed out of barnwood for her sister. There were many touching and heartfelt reasons 4-Hers created their entries for the county fair. One thing was certain, it took hard work, skills and talent to show a cat, train a dog or b...
Courtesy MT FWP Block Management Area (BMA) Program information for 2022 will be available to hunters beginning Aug. 10. Hunters can request their BMA Access Guide online and can print individual BMA property maps and rules at fwp.mt.gov/BMA. The FWP website, fwp.mt.gov/BMA, allows hunters to download the Access Guide, up-to-date BMA maps and rules for every individual BMA enrolled in the program. These individual BMA property maps and rules are important for hunters to know and understand for each property they plan on hunting. Not all r...
MHP Agustin Jurado Valenzuela, Loveland, CO, daytime speeding (80/70) $20. Marcus Glidewell, Milan, MO, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Ty Stubbs, Mountain View, MO, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Philip Brankin, Villa Park, IL, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Rocio Cabrera DeLeon, Sioux City, IA, seatbelt violation, $20. Naca Charging Crow, Pine Ridge, SD, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Ryan Cotton, Williston, ND, careless driving, $85. Paulo Pena Poey, Tampa, FL, driving while susp/revoked (1st off),...
The Ranch Rodeo took place on the evening of Friday, August 12th. This year twelve teams were signed up for the events, which consisted of Sorting, branding, doctoring, and wild cow milking. Top honors in the Ranch Rodeo went to 7-L Performance Horses / Williams Rope Horses team from Broadus and Hammond, consisting of Jason Schaffer, Britt Williams, Tell Harmon, Lane Krutzfeldt, and Presley Williams. 2nd Place went to S & S Cattle Co., composed of a team from Carter County - Sonnie Gardner,...
