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The county budget was finalized last week; the accompanying chart breaks down the budgets of each department. The county commissioners told us that key takeaways from the 2020-21 budget are that local taxes will remain essentially the same as last year, and we won’t see any substantial budget reductions. A slight drop in mill value levels make the numbers a tad different overall, but essentially we’re looking at a similar amount of money taken from the taxpayer’s coffers. One major addition this year which isn’t reflected in the accompa...
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/ Border State Also Available WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2020 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Powder River County, Montana, as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans....
By Terri Bird September 23, 2020 is the deadline to submit information for the 2021 Broadus Music Boosters birthday calendar. If you would like a calendar and didn't get one in 2020, please contact one of the following women with the birthday and anniversary dates you would like added to the calendar. Calendar "girls" are: Lisa Lynch, Lisa Gaskill, Kelda Page, Wendy Twedt, Julie Riley, Tedi Jo Williams, Linda Morella, Deb Archer, Sharon Collins, and Terri Bird. The cost is $10.00 per calendar. Also, if you are interested in a business ad,...
The 2nd Annual Broadus Cross Country Meet took place on Tuesday. The Broadus runners are pictured at the right side of the picture above, at the beginning of the Varsity Girls race: #3707 Rachel Rasmussen, #3705 Lea Aye, #3706 Abigail Martin, and #3709 Rheanna Schroeder. We will have results from the races next week....
The Lady Hawk Volleyball teams went on the road last weekend, traveling to Wibaux on Friday, and Jordan on Saturday. Broadus Head Coach Gordon Archer commented on the Friday night match against Wibaux: "We came out strong. Our Middle Hitter, Abi Krantz, was out with a back injury, so there was some scrambling but I think the girls handled it well, and we won the first game 25-12. During the second game, we may have got a little overconfident after our first win, and we got behind early but to ou...
By Cynde Jo Gatlin, PR County Election Administrator As you all know, I have decided to move forward with a poll election in November. At this time, I have enough judges to run a poll election. However, with the unknown future of COVID-19 in our county, I would like to have backup judges in the instance that one of my current judges gets sick and can’t make it or is quarantined. If anyone is interested in being an election judge or ballot counter, please contact me as soon as possible. There will be a mandatory training for judges in Oct...
By Broadus Schools Superintendent Jim Hansen Preparing for the opening of school this year has certainly been difficult. Providing education already has its unique issues, but COVID-19 has given all of us new challenges. Powder River County has been fortunate to stay below four cases and avoid the State mask mandate. However, if our county reaches four cases, the school and all activities will fall under the Governor’s mandate and we will be required to wear face coverings. If you or your child have a medical condition that prohibits wearing a...
The school board met Monday evening to discuss the September agenda items. 16 members of the public were on hand for the meeting. The board approved four individual transportation contracts and one room and board contract, which were all folks along the Hammond bus route. This bus route has not had a bus contract this school year, meaning parents have been driving their kids into town, or in at least one case, rented housing in town. These contracts are all dependent on the county transportation committee’s approval, which ties in to the bus co...
January 7, 2020 Mayor Lyman Amsden; Councilperson Pete Wenzel; Councilperson Cody Morris; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Public Works Raymond Ragsdale; and Clerk Peggy Fruit. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Amsden called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Minutes of the previous meetings were submitted by Clerk Fruit, Councilperson Wenzel moved to approve them as submitted. Councilperson Turnbough seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Public Works Ragsdale reported he continues with general maintenance for the water and...
By Broadus Schools Principal Denise Ternes BIKE SAFETY will take place Monday, September 21st to October 2nd during PE. All students K-6 bring bicycles to school by Monday, September 21st. Bring your own helmet. If you don’t have one, Mr. Coulter will provide one. All bikes and helmets must have a name tag. Please go over the rules for riding bikes in town. All bikes must be ready to ride on the street in traffic - tires stay up, brakes work, chain is reliable. Bikes should be picked up on Friday, October 2nd, or Saturday, October 3rd if y...
September 20, 1990 Board puts Class C proposal on hold The Unified Board of School Trustees, at a meeting Monday evening, decided, at least for the present time, not to petition the Montana High School Association to be moved from Class B status to Class C. “The Board decided that Broadus should stay in Class B, at least for the present time. We’re looking at possible influx of students, and thought we would wait to see what happens,” said Broadus School System Superintendent George Bailey. The Board will reconsider the proposed move next...
Powder River Rising Stars September Meeting On September 9, 2020, President Reuben Kinzer called the meeting to order at 3:39 p.m. in the Election Room at the Courthouse. Pledges were led by Addison Harper. Secretary's minutes were read and Treasurer's report was given. The club discussed road signs, new boards for the fair, and 4-H week. The Cunningham family provided snacks. The next meeting will be September 23, 2020. Garrett Cunningham moved to adjourn the meeting. After the meeting, we worked on the scrapbook. Your Reporter, Addison...
The 1st Annual Montana Bar Dart Tournament was held here last weekend, September 11-13. Teams from across the region gathered to compete in the three-day event. Winners of the Friday night Blind Draw were 1st place - Todd Ouzts and Donny Hagemeister, 2nd place - CJ Lockwood and Valerie Hagemeister, 3rd place - Chris Purkett and Jamy Frost. Saturday featured a Round Robin consisting of 4-man teams with 301 Open In/Open Out. Sunday’s action included the Division A-501 Master In/Master Out, Division B-501 Open In/Open Out, Division C-301 Open I...
Courtesy PR Extension Office Now is a good time to control some of the late summer and early fall weeds, several of which are very prickly, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “Field sandbur seeds stick to everything…shoe laces, socks, wool, and fur,” commented Rumph, “and it hurts your fingers when you detach them unless wearing gloves,” she added. The plant is a warm season, grassy annual weed, reproducing by seed. The plant grows 8 inches to 3 feet tall, occasionally erect, but usually spreading horizontally and forming...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary met September 9, 2020 at the VFW Hall for their regular monthly meeting. Officers for the ensuing year were installed. Past Post 1595 Commander, Marty Drane, was installing officer. Officers are as follows: President-Annie Brimmer, Sr. Vice President-Molly Lloyd, Jr. Vice President-Nina Schaffer, Secretary-Pat Ridenour, Treasurer-Tracey Gorder, Chaplain-Margaret Scoles, Conductress-Ginger Bird, Patriotic Instructor-Patti Brix, Guard-Sue Richards, 3 year Trustee – Carol Richards. We do thank Marty for being o...
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 14, 2020 – Montana agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. As agricultural producers move into recovery mode and assess damages, they should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses and d...
The Broadus Hawk Football team made the 273 mile drive to Scobey, last Friday. Sitting around 15 miles from the Canadian border, Scobey boasts a tough Class C football team, and they demonstrated their strength against the Hawks. Broadus went 3 and out on their first possession, with Scobey blocking a punt, then after another failed drive for Broadus, Scobey ran a trick play to put them up 12-0 in short order. The young Hawk team had difficulties staying on task, and were outplayed on both sides of the ball, while Scobey showed a solid team in...
The RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo took place from September 10-13 in Greeley, Colorado, and featured several local boys, including Radley Day and Taylor Williams who tied for third place in the second round of team roping, and Houston Brown, who competed in the Saddle Bronc competition. The Professional Bull Riders Unleash the Beast series returned to Metrapark in Billings last weekend. The event featured hometown champ Jess Lockwood, who returned to competition after a hamstring tear, suffered March 1st. Jess started the weekend strong,...
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Montana’s evidence of sex requirement is as follows: Evidence of Sex (MCA 87-6-406): A person who kills a game animal in this state shall retain evidence of sex of the animal with the carcass until it is processed. The provisions of this section do not apply to a game animal harvested using a license with which either sex of the animal may be taken. Evidence of sex does not need to be naturally attached. A person who kills a game animal in a hunting district where the harvest is limited by the animal’s antler point or horn size shall ret...
