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Volleyball The Broadus Lady Hawk Volleyball team won their opening match of the season in three straight games, at Ekalaka last Saturday. The Lady Hawks came out strong in the first game against Ekalaka, which had lost several of their stand out players last year to graduation. Broadus won the first game 25-18. "We came out strong, and I think we surprised Ekalaka," Broadus Head Volleyball Coach Gordon Archer beamed as he described his team's play, during an interview on Monday. As so often...
Two new teachers may be seen in the halls at Broadus Schools this year, though both faces are quite familiar to Broadus residents. Michelle Wash works as a JH/HS math teacher, while Dora Huckins is the special education teacher at the elementary. Michelle Wash grew up in Powder River County, graduating from Broadus High in 1981. She then attended school at Montana State University, and returned to the area to teach at Ashland Public, eventually teaching at St. Labre for 6 years. Wash also...
By PR Extension Office Many landowners in Powder River county had devastating grasshopper infestations this summer. Unfortunately, many of the grasshoppers have already or will lay eggs in the next few weeks, leading to a potential outbreak again next year. Early planning, organization, and survey is critical to preventing the damage grasshoppers can inflict. A series of grasshopper control meetings are scheduled for Southeastern Montana on September 15th and 16th, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. The meetings will f...
By PR Extension Office MSU Extension Entomologist Laurie Kerzicnik identified the tiny biting insects as “winged thrips” instead of biting midges aka “no-see-ums”, which explains why they are present in hot, dry conditions, stated Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. The bad news is that, according the Kerzicnik, both adult (winged) and immature thrips can bite people. They use their stylets (part of their mouthparts) to pierce skin and extract fluids. They are likely going after moisture in human skin. She explained the attacks usually o...
The Broadus Lady Hawk Cross Country team competed at Colstrip last Friday, in their first meet of the year. Rheanna Schroeder (far left) placed 30th with a 29:30 time. Rachel Rasmussen (second from left) ran a 28:49 for 28th place. Lea Aye (third from left) placed 24th, with a 27:56, and Lacey Robinson (near left) ran a 41:14, for 35th place. Rheanna, Rachel, and Lea qualified for State with their sub-30 minute times. (Photo courtesy Ashley Emmons)...
Facing Shortened Census Deadline, Montana Department of Commerce and Windfall Partner to Increase Census Count in Low-response Areas Courtesy MT Dept of Commerce HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce recently announced a targeted marketing campaign that is already reaching Montanans in low-response areas of the state to increase Montana’s 2020 Census count. With 27 days left to count residents, the state is making a final push to encourage everyone to respond to the Census before the shortened deadline of September 30. “This...
By PR Extension Office For years, the idea of rural “brain drain” has been how we view our small towns. The notion that the best and brightest of our community leave for college or for bigger and better opportunities and never come back has stolen the spotlight on the way we see our communities. This is about to change. Reimagining Rural, a statewide initiative formed between MSU Extension, Montana Community Foundation, Burton K. Wheeler Center and the Montana Governor’s Office on Rural Development, is a statewide conversation and educati...
Powder River Rising Stars August Meeting On August 25, 2020 President Reuben Kinzer called the meeting to order in the Election Room. Addison Harper led the pledges. We had roll call and we told what our projects were at fair and how we did. There were 11 members, 2 leaders, 5 parents, and 4 guests present. Secretary's minutes and Treasurer's report were read. Sammie Hart reported on selling water at the 4-H sale and Reece Emmons reported on our float for the parade during the fair. Our club discussed redoing road signs and decided to table...
By Broadus Schools Principal Denise Ternes Welcome back! We are so excited to have students back in the building! The staff has been working hard over the summer to gain skills in teaching students using technology to deliver lessons in the event that we are required to move to a different phase or option (see broadus.net). Thank you for the privilege of teaching your children. Thank you for helping to keep students, staff and bus drivers healthy by taking your child’s temperature each morning before school. It is a first and very important s...
By PR Extension Office As an ag producer, have you ever wondered about marketing your beef, lamb, or pork products directly to the consumer? In November, there is a great opportunity to learn how to do just that from the comfort of your own home explained, Mary Rumph, MSU Extension Agent. The Western Meat School, a six-week course, begins Wednesday evening, November 4th. The course will cover key topics in production, processing and marketing to produce high-quality meat and then sell it to diverse market channels. It is not a processing or b...
Montana’s Business Stabilization Program has now provided more than 14,000 grants MONTANA – The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that more than 8,200 small businesses in Montana have now received $123.4 million through Governor Steve Bullock’s Business Stabilization Program, funded by the Coronavirus Relief Fund. First launched in May, small businesses based in Montana with fewer than 50 employees that have experienced a loss in revenue due to the pandemic were eligible for grants of up to $10,000 or three-months of worki...
With the ever looming threat of potential shutdown of fall sports should a COVID-19 outbreak occur, the senior athletes and their parents were honored at the first home football game of the year – a tradition normally performed at the final home game....
To the Editor, The other day, I saw an ad from Senator Daines’ campaign that falsely claimed Governor Bullock doesn’t support the Second Amendment. We all know Governor Bullock, and I think we can agree that’s just not true. Governor Bullock is a gun owner and life-long hunter. He clearly understands the importance the Second Amendment has to many Montana families, because it matters to his own family. I really respect that Bullock has always treated gun violence as a public health issue, and not a political one. He also supported bills on back...
Thursday, September 6, 1990 Two story brick building razed The razing of Ken Jesse’s brick building on the corner of Lincoln Street and Holt Avenue was a shock for many residents. The Broadus Truck and Supply, under Jesse, epitomized courtesy, fair dealing and dependable service, whether in cash or charge, for over 20 years. Jesse had the International Truck dealership and operated a repair shop, also dealing in used cars. It was a popular and well patronized business as well as a place for a friendly chat and mechanical advice. The a...
Application Deadline is Sept. 11 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19....
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 11:00AM. (note the change to fall worship time) Holy Communion celebrated First and Third Sundays and Festival Sundays. Sunday Sept 6: Worship with Holy Communion, Fellowship following. Sunday Sept 13: Worship and fellowship. Return to Narrative Lectionary set of readings for 2020-2021. Worship theme: “Creation and Fall”. Sunday Sept 20: Worship with Holy...
