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A meeting was arranged on Friday to hear public comment regarding funding for several bridges in Powder River County. Grants are in the works for the projects, which include the Moorhead Bridge, and three bridges on the East Powderville Road: The Little Powder Bridge, Pilgrim Creek, and Horse Creek. Funds for replacing the bridges (or installation of a bridge, at Pilgrim Creek) is expected to come through a combination of Federal Grants and matching funds from the county. The county is looking to attain roughly 10 million dollars in grants to...
If this year's weather has felt a little like we were living Seattle, Washington or Anchorage, Alaska instead of Eastern Montana, there's a good reason for that feeling: on September 28th, Broadus passed its all-time precipitation record for the year, with 21.58" of precitation. That's for January through December, which means we still have three months of precipitation to record. The previous annual precipitation record came in 1923, with 21.38". Weather data for Broadus began in 1920, but the...
Courtesy PR Extension Service Learn to safely can meat, fruit and vegetables at a canning workshop scheduled for October 12th at the Senior Center in Broadus. The hands-on workshop will take place from noon to 3:00 p.m., and will be taught by Roxie Dinstel, former Extension Educator in both Montana and Alaska. Apples are plentiful this year so there will be a lesson on water bath canning. Elk meat and chicken will be processed using a pressure canner. “I like to teach people to can chickens since they are relatively inexpensive and so many peo...
The Broadus Volleyball team played in two matches over the past week, last Tuesday at St. Labre, and on Saturday at home, hosting Ekalaka. With a fresh win against Jordan on September 20th providing motivation, the Broadus ladies made the trip over Home Creek Divide and across the Tongue River to St. Labre. Unfortunately for the Lady Hawks, the tall Class B players of St. Labre would have something to say about Broadus' newfound confidence. Coach Gordon Archer commented on the match: "I'll give...
Ed: This is the first of an occasional column on local history, researched and written by Shane Dunning. Shane may be reached by emailing [email protected]. For many people, the name Buffalo Bill sparks thoughts of the quintessential American West. Those of us who live in these western states know "The Honorable William F. Cody" as a flamboyant and controversial showman, an Army scout and a hunter. In this area specifically, Cody's more famous exploits are an essential aspect of our local...
Ronald Leroy Talcott was born on November 4th, 1936 in Trinidad, Colorado, the oldest of three sons born to Margie & Louie Talcott. They moved to Montana in 1947 where he and his brothers attended school at Hammond & Boyes. Ron was able to attend high school in Broadus by boarding in town where he participated in sports & other school activities. Twila Jo Chiesa & Ron Talcott married in 1956 & treasured nearly 64 years of loving companionship. They made their home in Broadus where they raised...
Courtesy PR Extension Service The Moonlight Walk is set for the next full moon or Saturday, October 12th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning at the Powder River Medical Clinic in Broadus. Luminarias will help light the pathway. Walkers are invited to decorate a small, white, paper bag, which will become a luminaria when LED lights and sand are placed inside the bag. Turn the decorated bag in at the Extension Office prior to the Moonlight Walk and names will be drawn for prizes. Small bags are available for free at the MSU Extension – Pow...
By MT FWP If you have not checked your license and carcass tags in a while, please do so well in advance of your hunting trip to ensure they haven’t faded. Hunters and anglers with faded licenses can have them replaced at no cost at their regional Fish, Wildlife & Parks office. Replacement at an FWP office for faded licenses does not count against the number of replacements an individual is allowed. Faded licenses can also be mailed to FWP for replacement: P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or to your regional FWP office. Also, between Sep...
By MT FWP Destination: SOUTHEAST MONTANA – Region 7 Southeast Montana experienced above-average rainfall this summer, which produced abundant forage and cover for wildlife. Good habitat conditions will benefit wildlife populations, but that can actually make hunting more difficult, especially during the early season. With water and green forage available nearly everywhere on the landscape, critters remain spread out and difficult to find. They won’t be concentrated near wetter areas or areas with thermal cover until the forage dries out and i...
September 16, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Maint. Supervisor, Marty Drane met with board for his bi-weekly meeting. Kreuger Windows will be here at the end of the week to start the final phase of the window replacements in the courthouse. The tin at the fair barn on the west end i...
Courtesy PR Extension Service What if the first person in Powder River County that had a leafy spurge plant back in the 1950's knew what it was, recognized its ability to invade and sprayed/pulled/dug and destroyed it? And, then warned all the surrounding landowners about it? We have received such a warning, regarding the grassy weed Ventenata, according to Mary Rumph, Powder River Extension Agent. In the last two weeks, Ventenata has been discovered south of Ekalaka. The size of the infestation...
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 Sunday worship at 11:00 AM. Sunday Oct 6: World Communion Sunday. Worship with Holy Communion. Monthly “Pitch in” lunch follows worship. Sunday Oct 13: Worship to include Service of Healing. “In the church’s ministry of healing, we do not replace the gifts of God that come to us through the scientific community nor does it promise a cure. The church offers and ce...
Thursday, October 5, 1989 Lady Hawks move to third in conference Jerry Coulter’s Broadus Lady Hawks moved into a third-place position in the conference with strong weekend wins over St. Labre and Huntley Project. The girls rolled over St. Labre 46 to 21 Friday night and then pounded Huntley for a 67 to 35 point win Saturday. Baker and Lodge Grass, both undefeated thus far in the 1989 season, remain in the first two positions in the conference. The Lady Hawks opened up both weekend contests with strong first quarters, so strong in fact that a co...
Biddle Busy Beavers The September Meeting was held at Henry A Malley Library on Sept. 18. There were 10 members present and 2 leaders. The Treasurer’s report was given. Old business was picking up trash at our last meeting. New business was record books and achievement of excellence. Record books are due Oct. 2 to any leader. 4-H week is October 6-12th. There is a Moonlight Walk and possibly decorate haybales for homecoming. Next meeting we will elect officers. Jaxon adjourned the meeting. Your Reporter, Shaylee Bilbrey...
Compiled by Chris Maupin The 57th Annual Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show will be held October 11 and 12th at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, SD. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, youth, and adults may participate in. The contests begin on Friday, October 11 at 9 AM with bread baking and other contests run from Noon to 6 PM that day. A Rapid City Ag Chamber Burger Bust is from 11 AM to 1 PM. on Friday. Some contests will continue from 8 AM to 12 noon...
Kingpin 9-16-19 High team games: Big Sky Bar, 730, Sagebrush Inn, 678, Big Sky Bar, 659; high series: Big Sky Bar, 2011, Sagebrush Inn, 1912, PR Lanes, 1803. Individual games: Frank Danielson, 225, Eric Gotfredson, 223, Dave Barbero, 217; high series: Dave Barbero, 632, Frank Danielson, 606, Eric Gotfredson, 590. Mixed Couples 9-20-19 High team games: JJ & Dawn, 350, Askin Construction, 337; high series: JJ & Dawn, 1014, Askin Construction, 894. Individual men’s games: JJ Quiroz, 236, Jesse Quiroz, 206; high series: JJ Quiroz, 602, Frank Daniel...
